A yellow warning for extreme high temperatures has been issued for Cyprus today, as the island braces for what could be a prolonged and intense heatwave.
The Department of Meteorology announced the warning for Monday 21 July, noting that a “difficult week in terms of temperature” is ahead. According to the forecast, a hot air mass combined with seasonal low pressure is affecting the region, pushing temperatures well above average for this time of year.
The yellow alert is in effect from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm, during which temperatures are expected to reach 40°C inland and around 32°C in the higher mountains.
Conditions will be mostly clear and sunny across most areas, though isolated showers or a brief storm may develop over the mountains and possibly inland in the afternoon. Winds will range from light to moderate south-westerlies to north-westerlies (3–4 Beaufort), strengthening to 4–5 Beaufort later in the day along southern and eastern coastal areas. Seas will be mostly slightly rough, though calm to slightly rough in the early morning along southern and eastern shores.
High temperatures will persist throughout the week. Inland areas can expect highs of 40°C, western coastal regions around 33°C, and 35°C along the rest of the coastline. The mountains will remain cooler at around 32°C.
Tonight, skies will be partly cloudy with patchy fog or mist expected to develop by dawn. Temperatures will drop to 24°C inland and along the coasts, and 20°C in mountainous areas.
Looking ahead, Tuesday through Thursday will bring continued clear skies and rising heat, with temperatures climbing well above seasonal norms.
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