A new yellow warning for high temperatures is expected to be issued for Thursday, August 13, based on the latest forecasts by the Department of Meteorology, while cooler conditions and the possibility of rainfall are expected from Friday, Meteorological Officer Panayiotis Lingis told CNA.
Lingis said temperatures on Thursday are expected to reach close to 40 degrees Celsius once again, making it likely that another yellow warning for extremely high temperatures will be issued.
He added that the weather pattern is expected to change from Friday, with instability becoming the main feature and isolated rainfall developing over the mountains and gradually moving inland. These conditions are expected to intensify somewhat over the weekend, accompanied by a drop in temperatures to around 38 degrees Celsius.
Lingis said any rain and thunderstorms are expected to be limited both in intensity and extent, while temperatures will remain close to the seasonal average.
Regarding humidity levels, the Meteorological Officer said they have been somewhat elevated in recent days, but not to an extent that would cause significant problems.