The Calima forecast by Teneriffa News predicts a very severe Calima over Tenerife on Monday, with 124 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre. According to the calculations, the Saharan dust will reduce air quality on the island to a ‚very poor‘ level. On Tuesday, very severe Calima conditions are set to persist there.
The forecast for Gran Canaria also predicts 118 micrograms of PM10 particulate matter per cubic metre on Monday. This is based on the Copernicus CAMS model and measurements from the European Environment Agency.
On Tuesday, the very strong Calima will shift to La Gomera. The forecast is for 102 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre there. On Wednesday, La Palma will follow, with a forecast of 111 micrograms per cubic metre and, likewise, very poor air quality.
Canary Islands: Calima to affect all the islands by Wednesday
On Monday, La Gomera and Fuerteventura will experience severe Calima, with 98 and 70 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre respectively. La Palma will experience severe Calima from Monday to Tuesday and very severe Calima on Wednesday. On El Hierro, the strong Calima will persist from Monday to Wednesday, reaching 98 micrograms per cubic metre there on Wednesday.
The Calima will affect Gran Canaria from Tuesday to Wednesday, reaching 85 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre on Wednesday. The forecast also predicts strong Calima on La Gomera, Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote for Wednesday. Levels are expected to reach 82 micrograms on La Gomera, 80 on Tenerife and 68 on both Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
The fine dust can irritate the eyes and airways. People with asthma, respiratory or heart conditions, the elderly and pregnant women should avoid physical exertion outdoors, keep windows and doors closed, and drink plenty of fluids.
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