Today’s weather: Dusty and warm

Increased levels of dust are expected to remain in the atmosphere through Friday, while temperatures are to remain warm.

The mercury will rise to 26 degrees Celsius inland, 23 degrees Celsius on the southwest, west, and north coasts, 24 degrees Celsius on the southeast and east coasts and 19 degrees in the mountains.

Cloud cover may increase throughout the day, with the possibility of isolated light rain in the mountains.

The weather is expected to remain largely clear overnight...