Yellow Weather Alert for Saturday as temperature set to hit 40 C inland

The Cyprus Met Office has issued an extreme high temperature warning for Saturday when temperatures inland are expected to hit 40 C.

The yellow alert is in force from 1 pm to 4.30 pm.

Be aware that high temperatures are expected. Some health risks amongst vulnerable people e.g. the elderly and very young are possible, it said.

In its weather bulletin issued late on Friday afternoon, the Met Office said a seasonal low pressure and a relatively warm air mass are affecting the area.

Yellow Weather Alert for Saturday as temperature set to hit 40 C inland