SATURDAY’S WEATHER – A Sseasonal low-pressure system combined with a warm air mass is affecting the region, bringing clear skies and intense heat.
Today’s weather will be mostly sunny and hot. Winds will blow from the northwest to northeast, occasionally shifting to southwest, at light to moderate strength, ranging from 3 to 4 on the Beaufort scale.
Seas will be calm to slightly choppy. Temperatures are expected to reach 43°C (109°F) inland, 34°C (93°F) along the southwestern and western coasts, 37°C (99°F) on other coastal areas, and 34°C (93°F) in higher mountainous regions.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Winds will continue from the northwest to northeast at light strength, around 3 Beaufort, and seas will stay calm to slightly choppy. Overnight temperatures will drop to 26°C (79°F) inland and along the coast, and 24°C (75°F) in the mountains.
Looking ahead to Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, the weather is forecast to remain mostly sunny and hot. Temperatures are not expected to change significantly, staying well above seasonal averages.
Authorities have issued a red alert for extreme fire danger, warning of high risk for outbreaks and rapid spread.