The low-pressure system Erminio continues to affect the region, although a significant improvement in weather conditions is expected by midday following early morning localised showers and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms. A yellow weather warning remains in force until 11 a.m. due to heavy rainfall and storm activity. Despite the expected improvement, dust will remain suspended in the atmosphere at intervals, with concentrations at times elevated. Instability is also set to persist, with isolated showers and thunderstorms expected to return from Friday through to Sunday.
Today’s forecast
Today’s weather will initially be cloudy with localised rain and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms, gradually improving by midday. However, isolated showers are still expected, mainly affecting the eastern half of the island. Winds will initially blow from the southeast to south, weak to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and locally moderate to strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort, before shifting to southwesterly to northwesterly directions. The sea will be generally rough. Temperatures will rise to around 21°C inland and along the western and northern coasts, around 23°C on the southern and eastern coasts, and approximately 14°C in the higher mountainous areas.
Tonight and weekend outlook
Tonight, periods of increased cloud cover are expected. Winds will be mainly southerly to southwesterly, weak and at times locally moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, while the sea will be slightly rough to rough. Temperatures will drop to around 9°C inland, 11°C along the coasts and about 5°C in the higher mountains. On Friday and Saturday, intervals of increased cloud cover are expected to bring isolated showers or thunderstorms. On Sunday, the weather will initially be partly cloudy before becoming mostly cloudy, with localised rain and isolated storms. Temperatures will gradually decrease until Saturday, falling slightly below seasonal averages, while no significant change is expected on Sunday.