A low-pressure system centred over the Ionian Sea is moving southeast and is expected to affect Cyprus from Wednesday afternoon, bringing unsettled weather, thunderstorms and cooler conditions.
Rain and thunderstorms from Wednesday
Tuesday's weather is expected to remain partly cloudy, with isolated showers and the chance of a thunderstorm, mainly over inland areas, the north and the mountains.
Conditions are forecast to deteriorate on Wednesday, particularly across the western half of the island, where periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected.
Forecasters warn that some weather events could become locally intense or prolonged, especially from Wednesday afternoon onwards. Thunderstorms may be accompanied by hail and strengthening, variable winds.
Unsettled conditions through Friday
The unstable weather pattern is expected to continue on Thursday and Friday.
Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with intermittent showers and isolated thunderstorms across various parts of the island. Hail remains possible in stronger storms, while winds may become temporarily stronger around affected areas.
Temperatures set to fall
Temperatures will gradually decline through the end of the week.
Daytime highs on Tuesday are expected to reach:
- 28°C inland and along the south and east coasts
- 27°C on the west and north coasts
- 19°C in the higher mountains
By Friday, temperatures are forecast to fall below seasonal averages, bringing noticeably cooler conditions across the island.
Overnight outlook
Tonight, skies will become mostly cloudy with isolated showers developing, particularly in western and northern areas. A thunderstorm cannot be ruled out later in the night.
Overnight temperatures are expected to fall to:
- 18°C inland
- 21°C along the coast
- 11°C in the higher mountains
