Good morning from Caleta, much as forecast yesterday, a mainly sunny day, the temperature at 4.30 pm got to 34C in the sun, and at times the wind gusts did seem stronger than forecast.

This morning at 8 am it was 16C, clear overhead, with a few scattered clouds in all directions, a light wind from the North, and some condensation.

Today's forecast from AccuWeather

Shade Temperature - Up to 24C at 2pm feeling like 26C
Cloud cover - 23 to 29% this morning dropping to 9% by 3 pm so a sunny today
Cloud Ceiling - 9100mts allday
Rain - 0% today
UV Factor - Very high of 9 at 1 pm
Humidity - averaging 65% today
Air Quality - FAIR all day
Visibility - Very good at 16Km+ today
Wind - From the N this morning at 19 to 22Kmph with gusts up to 37Kmph moving to come from the NNE / NE this afternoon at 24 to 28Kmph with gusts up to 44Kmph.

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1 pm Update, there has been a lot more cloud than forecast during the morning but it is clearing and is now nice and sunny.

Good morning from Caleta, much as forecast yesterday, sunny afternoon and windy.

This morning at 7.30 am it was 16C, clear sky all around apart from the usual bank of cloud to the east over the sea, hardly a breath of wind and some condensation on the car.

Today's forecast from AccuWeather

Shade Temperature - Up to 24C at 2pm feeling like 24C
Cloud cover - varying today at 39 to 100% but high and thin as hazy sunshine is forecast all-day
Cloud Ceiling - 9100mts all-day
Rain - 0% today
UV Factor - Very high of 6 from 11 am for 2 hours
Humidity - averaging 68% today
Air Quality - FAIR all day
Visibility - Very good at 16Km+ today
Wind - From the N this morning at 20 to 24Kmph with gusts up to 39Kmph moving to come from the NNE this afternoon at 24 to 26Kmph with gusts up to 39Kmph.

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The State Meteorological Agency, Aemet anticipates a general increase in temperatures this Friday, with a more pronounced increase in the interior of the islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, as well as in the medium and high areas of the rest of the Canary archipelago. In addition, a low possibility of haze (calima) in altitude during the afternoon in these two eastern islands is foreseen, which could add a haze to the typically clear sky of the region.

Yesterday 18;00

Very much as forecast, high thin cloud giving hazy sunshine, IMO the wind gusts have been stronger than forecast, a very nice day.

Good morning from Caleta, this morning at 7.45 am it was 15C, the cloudless but very hazy sky which appeared to be blocking the view of the rising sun, with hardly a breath of wind and some condensation on the car.

Today's forecast from AccuWeather

Shade Temperature - Up to 25C at 2pm feeling like 29C
Cloud cover - 0% this morning 16 to 57% from 2 pm
Cloud Ceiling - 9100mts all day
Rain - 0% today
UV Factor - Very high of 9 at 1 pm
Humidity - averaging 64% today
Air Quality - FAIR all day
Visibility - Very good at 16Km+ today
Wind - From the N this morning at 7 to 9Kmph with gusts up to 17Kmph moving to the NNE / E this afternoon at 7 to 13Kmph with gusts up to 19Kmph.

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yesterday 18:25

Whilst there was no indication of it this morning on Accuweather indicating fair air conditions and Skiron Dust forecast not showing one a Calima has certainly arrived since lunchtime, with a good layer of dust on outside surfaces.

It has also been very warm and humid with little wind.

Good morning from Caleta, last evening by 7.30 pm there was a strong wind from the west that appears to have blown the Calima back towards the Sahara and this morning it is much clearer.  At 7.30 am it was 19C, with a lot of high thin clouds, and again hardly a breath of wind.

Today's forecast from AccuWeather

Shade Temperature - Up to 25C at 2pm feeling like 27C
Cloud cover - 87 to 100% all day
Cloud Ceiling - 9100mts apart from 3 pm to 5 pm when it drops to 500mts
Rain - 0% today
UV Factor - of only 4 from 12 noon until 3 pm
Humidity - averaging 69% today
Air Quality - FAIR all day
Visibility - Very good at 16Km+ today
Wind - From the NW / NNW all day 11 to 13Kmph with gusts up to 24Kmph this morning increasing this afternoon at 13 to 30Kmph with gusts up to 44Kmph.

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Good morning from Caleta, IMO was much better than forecast yesterday as there was less cloud than forecast and what there was was high and thin, at 6 pm it was 28C in the shade and 35C in the sun.

This morning at 7.45 am it was 17C, and the sun was shining with only the odd cloud and a very light breeze.

Today's forecast from AccuWeather

Shade Temperature - Up to 23C at 2 pm for 2 hours feeling like 24C
Cloud cover - 0 to 14% so on the whole a sunny day
Cloud Ceiling - 9100mts
Rain - 0% today
UV Factor - VERY HIGH of 10 today at 1 pm
Humidity - averaging 60% today
Air Quality - FAIR all day
Visibility - Very good at 16Km+ today
Wind - From the N all day 19 to 33Kmph with gusts up to 50Kmph so a windy day.

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Good morning from Caleta, yesterday was very much as forecast a cloudy and windy day and it has been blowing a hooley all night.

This morning at 7.45 am it was 18C but felt much cooler in the strong wind from the N and 80% cloud cover.

Today's forecast from AccuWeather

THERE IS A YELLOW WARNING FOR WIND UNTIL MIDNIGHT

Shade Temperature - Up to 24C at 2pm feeling like 23C
Cloud cover - Decreasing from the current 56% % to 3% by 1 pm so a sunny day from 10 am
Cloud Ceiling - 9100mts
Rain - 0% today
UV Factor - Very High of 10 at 1 pm
Humidity - averaging 60% today
Air Quality - FAIR all day
Visibility - Very good at 16Km+ today
Wind - From the N all day 44 to 56Kmph with gusts up to 63Kmph so a very windy day.

Advance warning The Skiron Dust forecast is still showing a Calima coming in tomorrow morning

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❗️❗️The General Directorate of Emergencies declares a wind and coastal phenomena alert throughout the archipelago.
In the case of Fuerteventura, winds will be particularly strong in the municipalities of Pájara, Tuineje, Betancuria and Antigua.
A series of recommendations have been issued to prevent risks during the alert:
🔹Close doors and windows to avoid draughts that could lead to broken and falling glass.
🔹Remove flower pots and all objects that could fall onto the street from balconies and rooftops.
🔹 Check homes for cornices, balconies and façades in poor condition that could lead to falling debris and rubble.
🔹Avoid going on excursions or camping trips until the situation is back to normal.
🔹Please postpone road travel and take extra precautions when travelling by road. The use of public transport is recommended.
🔹 Motorcycles and large vehicles with a large surface area in contact with the wind (lorries, vans, vehicles with trailers or caravans) are at risk of overturning in crosswinds.

The coastal storm wreaked havoc in Pozo Negro.

Antigua suspends all municipal activities in view of the warning of winds of up to 80 km/h
- As long as the warning for strong winds, issued by the AEMET and the Canary Islands Service, remains in force, all municipal activities in open and closed spaces are suspended.
In view of the alert issued by the State Meteorological Agency, and following the recommendations of the General Directorate of Security and Emergencies of the Canary Islands, the Town Hall of Antigua suspends all municipal activities, indoors or outdoors, planned for this Tuesday 9th April.
The weather forecast predicts winds of up to 80 km / h throughout the day today, until twelve o'clock at night, which is why municipal activities are suspended indoors and outdoors, in order to avoid displacements and prevent incidents or displacements, says the mayor, Matias Peña.

The Town Hall of Antigua reminds that the yellow alert declared by the State Meteorological Agency forecasts gusty winds of up to 80 kilometres per hour that will affect inland areas, coinciding also with adverse weather phenomena on the coast.
The Local Police of Antigua and the Department of Security and Emergencies recommend paying attention to the weather forecast, avoiding travel, walks or activities in open spaces, as well as checking the condition of roofs, rooftops, downspouts and drains, also avoiding nautical outings or fishing practices on the coast, while the alert remains. In the event of any incident or interest in further information, please call 112.

Good morning from Caleta, yesterday was very much as forecast mainly sunny and very windy day and it has been blowing a hooley again all night.  The wind has created some very rough seas and high Tides, driving up the Dunes road yesterday I can't recall waves that big and the tide as high as it was, here in Caleta the rough sea and high tide have damaged the bridge to the island restaurant in front of the Carlota and Sheraton hotels so the restaurant is now closed. The wind created a lot of local dust so visibility was very hazy

This morning at 8 am it was 18C but felt much cooler in the still strong wind from the N, it is a very hazy sky, and looking east the Calima is starting to come in.

Today's forecast from AccuWeather

Shade Temperature - Up to 25C at 4pm feeling like 24C
Cloud cover - 0% all day but with Calima arriving it will be hazy sunshine
Cloud Ceiling - 9100mts
Rain - 0% today
UV Factor - Very High of 10 at 1 pm
Humidity - averaging 67% today
Air Quality - FAIR until midday POOR from midday and UNHEALTHY from 5 pm due to the Calima
Visibility - Down to 1.6Km today
Wind - From the NNE / NE all day at 26 to 30Kmph with gusts up to 41Kmph so not quite so windy today.

Warning The Skiron Dust forecast shows a Calima coming in this morning and lasting at least a week with the worst days being Sunday & Monday.

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