The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow heat warning for Tuesday, in effect from 2pm to 4pm, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 40C.
Today, Tuesday, will be mostly clear, though increased cloud is expected in the afternoon, mainly over the mountains.
Winds will blow initially variable, light at three Beaufort, gradually becoming south-west to north-west, light to moderate at three to four Beaufort, and temporarily strong at five Beaufort on the southern coasts. The sea will be slight.
Temperatures will climb to 40C inland, 31C on the western coasts, around 35C on the remaining coasts, and 30C over the higher mountains.
Clear skies continue through Friday
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will also be mostly clear, with periods of local cloud building, and isolated rain possible in the afternoons, mainly over the mountains.
Temperatures will show no significant change on Wednesday and Thursday, with a slight drop expected on Friday, bringing values close to the climate average.
