The Department of Meteorology has issued a new yellow warning for extreme high temperatures. The warning will be in effect today from 2pm to 4pm, with the maximum temperature expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius in inland areas.
Forecast
A seasonal low pressure system is affecting the area. Weather today will be mostly clear.
Winds will blow initially variable, light at 3 Beaufort, gradually becoming south-westerly to north-westerly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, temporarily reaching strong 5 Beaufort on the south coast. The sea will be slight.
Temperatures will reach 40 degrees inland, 30 degrees on the west coast, around 35 degrees on the rest of the coast and 31 degrees in the higher mountains.
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the weather will be mostly clear, though increased cloud will appear locally at times. Temperatures will gradually fall slightly, settling close to seasonal averages.
