A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region, bringing unsettled weather conditions in Cyprus, according to the Meteorology Department.
Today will be partly cloudy to mostly cloudy at times, with a chance of isolated showers initially along coastal areas.
Rain and possible storms inland
By midday and later, developing cloud cover is expected to bring isolated showers, with a chance of a thunderstorm, mainly in mountainous areas and parts of the eastern half of the island.
Winds will blow south-westerly to north-westerly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, while in western and southern coastal areas they may briefly strengthen to 4 to 5 Beaufort.
The sea will be slightly rough to rough, and initially rough in western areas.
Temperatures will rise to around 20°C inland and along the coasts, and near 8°C in higher mountainous areas.
Cooler night with frost risk
Tonight, conditions will turn mostly clear, although increased low cloud may develop locally, mainly along the coast.
Winds will remain mainly south-westerly to north-westerly, and locally north-easterly, light and occasionally moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort.
The sea will become slightly rough in the west and north, and calm to slightly rough in the south and east.
Temperatures will fall to around 10°C inland, 13°C along the coast, and near 4°C in higher mountainous areas, where frost may form locally.
Warmer trend by Friday
On Wednesday, most areas will see mainly clear conditions with temporary cloud. However, cloud build-up after midday may bring isolated showers or even a thunderstorm, especially in mountainous and inland regions.
Thursday and Friday will be mostly clear.
Temperatures are expected to rise gradually through Friday, reaching close to or slightly above average seasonal levels.
Snow depth at Chionistra stood at 15cm at the time of the report.
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