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Heatwave warning! Malta to experience temps as high as 41°C this week
How about NO.

Jillian Mallia

The Maltese Islands will be sweating in the intense heatwave that is starting today and ending mid-week next week! According to Maltese Islands Weather, “maximum temperatures will be at or above 35°C on all days from Thursday [1st August] till Wednesday [7th August].”

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“Any hope of sleep in comfortable temperatures has evaporated too,” the weather site jokes (not funny, bro). Nighttime temps are “set to be above 25°C throughout the duration of this impending heatwave.” Le ta.

According to the local weather site, a heatwave is expected at this time of year. “This heatwave will be caused by an extension of the Sahara Desert high pressure system over the central Mediterranean. This will drag very hot air from over north Africa,” which will be pushing those temps up. “They will reach 41°C at times early in the afternoon.” 

In this scorcher of a heatwave, Maltese Islands Weather warns locals of possible health issues. “These real-feel values can lead to some dangerous heat disorders with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity in the heat.” The UV Index will hit an extreme of 11+, meaning there is a higher risk of “harm from unprotected sun exposure.” Can we handle this heatwave?

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Remember to stay cool and hydrated in this heat, folks!

1st August 2019


Jillian Mallia
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Jillian Mallia
A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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