Red weather warning for ‘extreme heat’ in Canary Islands as temperatures set to hit 40C in Gran Canaria

A RED weather warning for “extreme heat” has been issued in the Canary Islands – as Gran Canaria is set to see temperatures reach 40C. It comes amid a series of record-breaking heatwaves across Europe which have sparked urgent alerts and wildfires. Gran Canaria pictured on Sunday as temperatures are set to hit 40C Credit: Alamy Gran Canaria is expected to see temperatures reach 40C as strong gusts of up to 80km per hour are also set to batter the tourist hotspot. The rest of the Canary Islands are expected to remain under yellow heat warnings, with parts of Tenerife placed on orange alert. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! On Tuesday, the red warning will be downgraded to orange, although temperatures could still reach 39C. Isolated areas in the Gran Canaria’s south-east may go past 40C. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now