Daily Brief

Today topped out at 39.5°C, recorded at Athalassa, with no rain reported anywhere on the island and tropical nights holding at five or more stations overnight. Tomorrow brings more heat: the Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow high-temperature warning for around 40°C over inland areas between 13:00 and 14:59. Nicosia leads at 38°C, feeling like 44°C, with Polis Chrysochous close behind at 36°C (feels like 42°C). Limassol reaches 32°C, Larnaca 33°C and Paralimni & Protaras 31°C, all feeling like 36-37°C. Paphos stays the coolest coast at 30°C, feels like 36°C, while Troodos stays mild at 28°C. UV runs high at index 8 across the island, with no rain expected anywhere. The sea remains warm and swimmable, around 28-29°C from Larnaca to Paphos.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow heat warning for today, with maximum temperatures near 40°C expected inland between 14:00 and 16:29. Nicosia is the hot spot, forecast to reach 38°C and feel like 42°C in the afternoon. Polis Chrysochous follows at 35°C, feeling like 40°C, while Larnaca climbs to 32°C, Limassol and Paralimni & Protaras both reach 31°C, and Paphos tops out at 30°C. Troodos stays the coolest spot on the island at 28°C. UV is very high at index 8 everywhere, so plan shade and water for midday. No rain is expected anywhere today. The sea is swim-ready across the coast, from 27.2°C off Limassol to 28.6°C off Larnaca. Tomorrow brings more of the same, with Nicosia again near 38°C.