Department of Meteorology issues yellow heat warning

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow weather warning for Monday, effective from 11:00 to 17:00, as inland temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius. Seasonal low pressure is influencing regional weather conditions, which are forecast to remain mostly clear throughout the week. Winds will shift from southwesterly to northwesterly, reaching force 4 to 5 in the afternoon. Coastal temperatures are anticipated to range between 31 and 35 degrees, while mountain temperatures will be between 29 and 30 degrees. Sources provide conflicting details regarding afternoon cloud cover, with one report suggesting mostly clear skies and the other noting potential cloud increase over mountains. Sea conditions are generally expected to be calm to slight, increasing slightly in coastal areas. Overnight temperatures are forecast to drop to 23 degrees inland and 19 degrees in the mountains, with some potential for mist or fog in eastern regions. Overall, temperatures are expected to remain above climatological averages through Thursday.