Orange weather warning set to take effect Wednesday as temperatures rise across Malta and Gozo

Malta and Gozo are set for a prolonged spell of hot and sunny weather this week, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 37°C by Thursday as an orange weather warning comes into force for the hottest days.

Tuesday will see maximum temperatures of around 35°C across the islands, although conditions are expected to feel considerably hotter, with the apparent temperature reaching 41°C. Overnight temperatures are forecast to remain warm at around 27°C.

The heat is expected to worsen on Wednesday, with highs of 36°C forecast and a feels-like temperature again reaching 41°C.

Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, with temperatures forecast to peak at 37°C and feeling as high as 42°C in exposed areas.

Hot and sunny conditions will continue through the weekend, with temperatures hovering around 36°C on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The temperature is expected to feel like 41°C and 42°C.

According to the weather warning accompanying the seven-day forecast, Tuesday is classified under a yellow warning, with orange warning conditions expected from Wednesday through Sunday as maximum temperatures remain between 36°C and 37°C.

UV levels will remain very high at level 9 throughout the week, while winds are forecast to be generally light to moderate, shifting between south-westerly and north-westerly directions.

The persistent heat means both Malta and Gozo are likely to experience particularly uncomfortable daytime conditions, with warm nights.