Today’s weather: Yellow weather warning, 42C in interior

High temperatures are expected on Monday as the yellow weather warning remains in place until 6pm. Temperatures will hit 42C in the interior, 39C on the north coasts, 37C on the south and east coasts, 35C on the west coast, and 32C in the higher mountains. Winds will initially be north-easterly to south-easterly, later turning to south-westerly to north-westerly, light to moderate up to 4 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough.

Overnight temperatures will drop to 26C inland and on the coasts, and 20C in the higher mountains. Winds will be mainly north-westerly to north-easterly, weak to moderate up to 4 Beaufort. The sea will remain somewhat rough. 

High temperatures will continue for the next three days with a dip expected on Tuesday, however rising again by Thursday and remaining well above the seasonal average.