RSOE EDIS: Malta - Heat Wave - 2010.02.19

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2010-02-19 10:40:56 - Heat Wave - Malta EDIS CODE: HT-20100219-24995-MLT Date & Time: 2010-02-19 10:40:56 [UTC] Area: Malta, , Statewide, Not confirmed information! Description: Temperatures in Malta yesterday soared unusually high for this time of year, as the Meteorological Office reported a temperature of 24.1 degrees Celsius. This was the second highest temperature for this time of year, since 18 February 1960, when the temperature recorded at Luqa Airport reached 26.7 degrees Celsius. The Met Office reported that yesterday’s weather condition was brought about by the occurrence of a short-lived thermal ridge over the central Mediterranean, coupled with cloudless skies and southerly winds. It is expected that somewhat similar conditions, albeit cloudier ones, will persist today. The winds are expected to become strong from the northwest later on in the day on Saturday, with a forecast maximum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius. Posted:2010-02-19 10:40:56 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu