Yellow weather warnings issued as Cyprus heatwave continues

Nicosia, Cyprus. The Met Office issued two yellow warnings on Wednesday as high overnight and daytime temperatures were forecast to continue into Thursday. Minimum temperatures in Nicosia were expected to remain at or above 26C overnight, while daytime temperatures could reach 40C.

Warning periods

The first yellow warning will be in force from 9pm on Wednesday until 6am on Thursday.

A second yellow warning will apply from 2pm until 5pm on Thursday afternoon, when the maximum temperature is expected to reach 40C.

Prolonged heatwave

The warnings come as Cyprus continues to experience a prolonged heatwave, with elevated overnight temperatures expected to offer little relief from daytime heat.