Rain, Thunderstorms and Possible Hail Ahead

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Unsettled weather is expected across Cyprus from today, with local showers, isolated thunderstorms and possible hail before temperatures fall below seasonal averages by Sunday.

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region, bringing unsettled conditions across Cyprus.

Today will begin partly cloudy, with a chance of isolated showers. Later, conditions are expected to become mostly cloudy, with local rain and isolated thunderstorms, particularly over mountainous areas, inland districts, and northern and eastern parts of the island.

Hail is also possible in areas affected by thunderstorms.

Winds will be mainly north-easterly to south-easterly, turning north-westerly in western areas during the afternoon, ranging from light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. In thunderstorms, winds may become variable and strengthen to 5 to 6 Beaufort.

The sea will be slight to a little rough.

Temperatures are expected to reach:

  • Around 24°C inland.
  • Around 24°C along the coast.
  • Around 14°C in the higher mountains.

Tonight

Periods of increased cloud cover may produce isolated showers, mainly in coastal areas.

Winds will be mainly north-westerly to northerly at 3 to 4 Beaufort, while the sea will remain slight to a little rough.

Temperatures will fall to:

  • 12°C inland.
  • Around 14°C on the coast.
  • 6°C in the higher mountains.

Saturday

Periods of increased cloud cover are expected. Around midday, isolated showers may develop, mainly over the mountains and south-eastern areas.

Sunday

Cloud cover will increase at times and may produce isolated showers, particularly in mountainous regions during the afternoon.

Monday

Weather conditions are expected to improve, with mainly clear skies across the island.

Temperatures will continue to fall through Sunday, dropping below average climatic values for the season, before stabilising on Monday with no significant change anticipated.