Yellow heat warning issued as inland temperatures set to reach 40C
A yellow warning for extreme heat will be in force on Wednesday afternoon, while cooler and unsettled conditions are expected by Saturday.
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for extreme heat from 1.30pm to 4pm on Wednesday, with inland temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius.
Wednesday forecast
Wednesday will be mostly clear, with increased cloud developing over the mountains during the afternoon.
Winds will be southwest to northwest, initially light at 3 Beaufort before gradually becoming light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. In southern areas, winds will locally be moderate to strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort. The sea will be smooth to slight.
Temperatures are expected to reach around 40C inland, 35C on the south and east coasts, 32C on the west and north coasts, and 30C in the higher mountains.
Outlook
Thursday and Friday are expected to be mostly clear with brief local cloud. Isolated afternoon rain is possible in the mountains, while temperatures will ease slightly and remain close to or just above seasonal averages.
Saturday is forecast to become partly cloudy and gradually mostly cloudy, with local rain and possibly isolated storms expected. Temperatures are set to fall noticeably below seasonal averages.
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