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Cyprus summer heat wave August 2026

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2026-08-06 07:02 UTC → 2026-08-06 14:54 UTC · added removed

The early August heat wave pushed inland persisted, with interior temperatures in Cyprus Greece projected to around reach 40 °C, with °C and coastal highs of 34‑38 °C, matching 38‑39 °C across the peak values recorded later mainland and islands. Strong meltemi winds of 6‑7 Beaufort over the Aegean raised wildfire risk, especially in western mainland, the month. Cyclades and the southern Peloponnese. A yellow heat warning was issued for both Greece Thursday, and Cyprus on 6 August, covering a brief 14:00‑16:30 window. Forecasts called for interior temperatures near 40 °C in both countries, with mainland Greece forecasters expected to reach 37‑38 °C and Cyprus 40 °C inland and 38 °C along the coast. Strong north‑easterly winds of up heat to 7 Beaufort were forecast intensify over the Aegean Sea, while weekend, with the Greek islands could see gusts of 5‑6 Beaufort and Cyprus experienced light to moderate breezes of 3‑5 Beaufort plus a short early‑morning fog. Scattered thunderstorms and localized rain showers were possible in mountainous areas of Greece, especially highest values anticipated in Central Macedonia, the north‑eastern and central regions, Yannis area, Larissa and isolated showers the Argos region. In Cyprus, inland temperatures were also expected in Cyprus’s mountains. The warnings raised wildfire risk to climb toward 40 °C, accompanied by northerly breezes. Meteorologists Olga Papavgoulli, Christina Rigo and prompted public advisories Thodoris Kolydas warned that the combination of extreme heat, dry air and strong winds created a “dangerous cocktail” for rapid fire spread. Residents were again advised to stay hydrated, avoid limit outdoor exertion activity during peak heat, heat hours and heed follow fire‑danger alerts. Apart from the brief heat spike, temperatures were projected to stay near seasonal averages for the remainder of the weekend, remaining mainly clear with occasional localized showers.

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  1. 2026-08-06 14:54 UTC Cyprus summer heat wave August 2026
  2. 2026-08-06 07:02 UTC Cyprus summer heat wave August 2026
  3. 2026-08-06 04:42 UTC Cyprus summer heat wave August 2026
  4. 2026-08-05 14:39 UTC Cyprus summer heat wave August 2026
  5. 2026-08-05 03:56 UTC Cyprus summer weather July‑August 2026

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