Scorching highs looming ahead of weekend

Maximum highs are expected to gradually climb in the interior Friday and over the weekend, while mid 30’s continue along the coast throughout the island.

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Friday skies will be mostly clear while increasing clouds in the afternoon will appear mainly over the mountains.

A warm front is affecting the area, with maximum highs reaching 39° degrees Celsius inland, around 34 in the south and along the eastern coast, 32 in the north and out west, while it will be 28 in the mountains.

Evening weather will remain mostly clear with lows reaching 23 inland and throughout the coastal areas, while it will be 17 in the mountains.

Skies will be mostly clear throughout the weekend and Monday, while increasing clouds are expected to appear on and off over local areas.

Temperature is expected to rise slightly on Saturday while levels in the next three days are expected to reach above normal averages for this time of the year.