Yellow weather warning issued for Cyprus due to high temperatures
The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow weather warning for July 20, 2026, effective from 13:30 to 16:00. High temperatures are expected to reach approximately 40 degrees Celsius in the island's interior. Forecasts indicate temperatures around 32 degrees in western and southwestern coastal areas, 36 degrees in other coastal regions, and 30 degrees at higher mountainous altitudes. Seasonal low pressure is currently affecting the region. Weather conditions are generally expected to be clear, with some cloud development over the mountains in the afternoon. Nighttime temperatures will drop to around 24 degrees in the interior and on the coasts, and approximately 21 degrees in the mountains. Slight variations in forecasts exist regarding specific wind speeds and precise coastal temperature ranges between different reports. Temperatures are expected to remain above seasonal norms through Thursday.