Another heatwave set to hit Cyprus next week

A heatwave hitting 43-44 degrees is forecasted to sizzle Cyprus on Monday next week with the temperature rising over the next few days to reach about 4-7C degrees above normal levels.

The brief respite from the 16-day record heatwave last month is set to end by Sunday.

The shift in the weather is forecasted to take place on Saturday when a warmer air mass from the Middle East will begin approaching Cyprus, leading to a gradual but noticeable rise in temperature.

The peak of the heatwave is set to last from Sunday through to Monday with the beginning of the weak set to be the true scorcher. Projections show 43-44 degrees inland. Dust is also expected, but it will be limited.

Friday is set to be typical of the seasonal average with 34-37C inland and 31-34C along the coasts, with 25C in the mountains.

However, by Saturday the sunny weather will begin rising with an increase of about 2-4C above normal levels, mainly inland – reaching 37-40C. The coasts are forecasted to reach 32-35C and 27C in the mountains.

By Sunday the warm weather mass is set to raise the temperature by 4-7C above the typical levels, hitting about 40-43C inland and 34-37C along the coasts.

Monday will be mainly clear with a few high clouds and that dust will still linger. Most notably, the temperature is set to hit 44C inland.

Cyprus Mail