Cyprus Meteorological Department issues yellow heat warnings

The Cyprus Meteorological Department issued a series of yellow weather warnings this week as temperatures across the island reached high levels. On Wednesday, August 26, a yellow warning was in effect from 1:30pm to 4:00pm, with inland temperatures peaking at 40 degrees Celsius. By Thursday, August 27, a new warning was active from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, maintaining the 40-degree forecast for inland areas.

While inland temperatures remained significantly high, the department provided a broader outlook for other regions, noting temperatures of up to 34 degrees Celsius along the coasts and 30 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Environmental conditions throughout the week included light to moderate breezes of 3 to 4 Beaufort and slight to moderate sea states. Forecasts for the remainder of the week suggest a shift in weather patterns, with Thursday night remaining clear, while Friday brings potential isolated showers in mountainous regions.

The outlook for the weekend indicates a notable change, as the island expects overcast skies with local showers and isolated thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday. Meteorologists predict a cooling trend beginning Saturday, with temperatures expected to drop before a slight rebound on Sunday, returning closer to the seasonal average.