On Tuesday, La Palma will be affected by very strong Calima. Levels of 140 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre are expected, which is why the Calima forecast from Teneriffa News classifies the air quality on the island as very poor.
El Hierro and La Gomera will also be hit by a very strong Calima on Tuesday. The forecast predicts 128 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre for El Hierro and 104 micrograms for La Gomera.
Strong Calima conditions are set to begin as early as Monday on El Hierro, La Palma and La Gomera. According to forecasts, the daily average concentrations will be 91, 76 and 84 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre, in that order. The data is based on the Copernicus CAMS model and measurements from the European Environment Agency.
Canary Islands: Calima is set to reach all seven islands on Tuesday
From Monday to Tuesday, strong Calima winds will also prevail on Tenerife and Gran Canaria. On Tuesday, levels of 99 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre are expected on Tenerife, and 66 micrograms on Gran Canaria. Air quality is therefore classified as poor on both islands.
By Tuesday, the dust cloud will also have moved towards Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. The forecast predicts 69 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre for Lanzarote and 58 micrograms for Fuerteventura. Air quality is poor on both islands.
This time, the highest figures are forecast for La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera.
Fine dust from the Sahara can irritate the eyes and airways. People with asthma or other respiratory or heart conditions, the elderly and pregnant women should avoid physical exertion outdoors. The effects can be reduced by keeping windows and doors closed and by drinking plenty of fluids.
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