Daily Brief

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow high-temperature warning for today, valid 13:00–15:59, with inland areas expected to reach around 40°C. Nicosia leads at 40°C (feels like 42°C), with Polis Chrysochous close behind at 37°C (feels 42°C). Larnaca reaches 35°C, Limassol 34°C, Paralimni & Protaras and Paphos 31°C, and Troodos stays cooler at 29°C. No rain is expected anywhere, and UV is very high (index 8) island-wide, so plan shade for midday. Overnight lows stayed warm too — 11 stations recorded a tropical night. The sea remains ideal for swimming, sitting around 27–29°C with calm waves of 0.4–0.7m. Tomorrow eases a little inland, with Nicosia down to 38°C and Polis Chrysochous to 35°C, though Larnaca climbs to 37°C and Paralimni & Protaras to 34°C while the rest hold close to today.