A yellow warning for extremely high temperatures is in effect today, Saturday, across Cyprus, according to an announcement from the Department of Meteorology.
The warning is valid from 13:00 to 17:00.
The maximum temperature is expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius inland and 33 degrees Celsius in the higher mountainous regions.
The public is advised to avoid sun exposure and take all necessary protective measures, especially vulnerable groups.
Detailed forecast
A seasonal low-pressure system and a warm air mass are affecting the area.
Today, the weather will be mainly clear. Winds will primarily blow southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort.
The sea will be slight.
Temperatures will climb to 41C inland, around 35C on the southern, eastern, and northern coasts, and about 33C on the western coast and in the higher mountains.
Tonight, the weather will be mostly clear, with periodically increased low clouds. Localised mist or fog may form, especially in eastern areas.
Winds will initially be mainly southwesterly to northwesterly, light and temporarily moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, later becoming mainly northwesterly to northeasterly and light at 3 Beaufort.
Temperatures will drop to around 23C inland and along the coasts, and to 22C in the higher mountains.
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the weather will be mainly clear, with localised increased cloudiness in the afternoon hours.
Temperatures on Sunday are not expected to change significantly, remaining above the average climatological values.
A drop in temperature is forecast for Monday, followed by a slight rise on Tuesday.
