Cyprus expecting 40 degrees Thursday with Yellow Weather Alert going into effect at 1pm
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Weather officials issued a Yellow Alert for Thursday from 1pm until 5pm with high temperatures expected to climb to 40 around the capital and inland.
The weather alert goes into effect at 1pm on August 2, with officials warning of health risks to certain groups.
Maximum temperatures are expected to reach 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit).
People who are particularly sensitive to hot weather, including senior citizens, young children, pregnant women, and people with a health condition, should take precautions, such as drink plenty of fluids (water), dress lightly, avoid extended exposure to the sun, and stay in cooled areas using air fans or air condition units.
