Malta is heading into a seriously hot final week of August, with an orange heat warning now in place as temperatures are forecast to climb as high as 37°C and potentially feel closer to a sweltering 42°C.The warning, classified as “Be Prepared (Orange)”, comes as the Malta International Airport Met Office forecasts maximum temperatures of 34°C today, Monday 24th August, and Tuesday 25th August.And things are set to get significantly hotter from Wednesday.Between Wednesday 26th and Sunday 30th August, maximum temperatures are expected to range between 36°C and 37°C, keeping Malta firmly in scorching summer territory.According to the seven-day forecast, hot and sunny weather is expected every single day this week, with little respite from the heat.Today and Tuesday are forecast to reach 34°C but feel closer to 39°C, before Wednesday climbs to 36°C with a “feels like” temperature of 41°C.Thursday is currently expected to be the hottest day in terms of actual temperature, reaching 37°C and feeling like 42°C.Friday and Saturday are both forecast to reach 36°C and feel like 41°C, while Sunday could once again feel as hot as 42°C despite a forecast high of 36°C.And the nights aren’t looking particularly refreshing either, with minimum temperatures remaining between 26°C and 27°C throughout the week.The UV index is also forecast to remain at a very high 9 every day.So if you were hoping the final week of August would bring a little relief from Malta’s summer heat, it looks like you’ll have to wait a little longer.Stay hydrated, keep out of the strongest sunshine where possible and keep that sunscreen close.Share with your household!•