New yellow warning for high temperatures, issued by the Department of Meteorology.
The maximum temperature is expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius inland and around 33 degrees Celsius in the higher mountains.
The warning will be in effect from 12:00 noon Friday until 4:00 p.m.
The weather forecast
Seasonal low pressure affects the area. Tonight the weather will be mostly clear while the atmosphere will be light dust. During the morning hours, it is possible to form locally thin fog and low clouds mainly in the west and southeast. Winds will be mainly northwest to northeast weak, 3 Beaufort and the sea will be calm to a little rough. The temperature will drop to around 25 degrees in the interior, the southern and eastern coasts and around 24 on the western and northern coasts as well as in the higher mountains.
Tomorrow after the dispersal of the local thin fog and low clouds, the weather will become mostly clear, while after noon locally increased clouds will be observed. Winds will initially be variable light, 3 Beaufort to gradually become southwest to northwest, moderate to strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough to rough. The temperature will rise to 40 degrees in the interior, to 32 degrees on the west coast, to 34 degrees on the rest of the coast and to 33 degrees in the higher mountains.
Tomorrow night the weather will it is mostly open air. During the morning hours, it is possible to form locally thin fog and low clouds mainly in the southeast. Winds will become mostly NW to NE weak, 3 Beaufort and the sea will be calm to rough.
On Saturday, locally increased clouds may give isolated showers or even a thunderstorm, mainly in the mountains and in the interior after noon. On Sunday and Monday the weather will be mostly sunny.
The temperature on Saturday will drop to fluctuate close to or slightly above the average climatic values, while up to on Monday it will see a slight rise.
Civil Defense recommendations for precautionary measures against high temperatures
Public Defense is making recommendations to the public due to the high temperatures, with the aim of prevention and proper preparation to minimize the risks and negative consequences from the heat.
Specifically, according to the Civil Defense, unnecessary movement and heavy physical work under the sun, sunbathing, walking for a long time or running under the sun and crowded places should be avoided.
< p data-block-key="fof3l">The public is asked to wear cool, comfortable and light-colored clothing, to protect the head with a hat, and to wear good quality sunglasses that protect against the sun's glare.
< p data-block-key="6role">Also eat small and light meals, rich in fruits and vegetables and low in fat, drink plenty of water and fruit and vegetable juices, and avoid alcoholic beverages.
< p data-block-key="air1u">It is also recommended to avoid sudden temperature changes, to use artificial means of ventilation (fans) or air conditioning systems.
