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According to the EMMA warning issued by the Meteorological Department for the high temperature wave expected to affect Cyprus from tomorrow, Thursday, 13 July, the mercury is expected to reach or exceed 40oC in mainly inland areas, and 32oC in the higher mountains. Maximum values are expected - at least according to the forecast so far - for Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15, respectively, to reach 42 or even 43oC in inland areas, and around 34-36oC in the higher mountains. Minimum temperatures will also be noticeably higher than normal.
The extensive high pressure field covering the coast of Africa as well as the Western and Central Mediterranean, accompanied by very warm and relatively dry air masses, extends further east and will affect Cyprus until next Monday.
The wave of high temperatures, which is part of the Dangerous Weather Phenomena, has been given the name "Cleon" in the framework of the trilateral cooperation between Greece, Cyprus and Israel. The naming was given not only for its intensity in relation to the very high temperatures (maximum and minimum) but also for its duration.
There will be continuous monitoring of the evolution of the phenomenon, with continuous information and corresponding gradation of this warning, by the Summary and Aeronautical Meteorology Section of the Department, while these warnings will be readily available to the general public, both through the the Department's website, as well as through its social networking site Twitter.
The following is an unaltered copy of the EMMA warning issued by the Department for tomorrow, Thursday, July 13.
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