Friday’s weather forecast points to scattered showers and possible thunderstorms, particularly in the mountains, inland areas and the north. Temperatures are expected to remain below seasonal averages through Monday, according to the Meteorological Department.
Low pressure will affect the island until Saturday, while weak high pressure is expected to gradually take over from Sunday.
Scattered showers expected on Friday
The weather will be partly cloudy and at times mostly cloudy on Friday. Isolated showers are possible initially along the western and northern coasts, with a chance of an isolated thunderstorm.
Clouds are expected to develop gradually by midday, bringing isolated showers or thunderstorms, mainly in the mountains, inland areas and the north.
Winds will initially be variable and light, reaching around 3 Beaufort. By midday, they will become mainly south-westerly to north-westerly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. Winds along the southern and eastern coasts may reach 4 to 5 Beaufort and become temporarily strong.
The sea will generally be slightly rough.
Temperatures will reach around 26C inland and along the coasts, and 14C in the highest mountain areas.
Rain possible along the coasts tonight
Cloud cover will increase locally at times tonight, with isolated showers expected along the coasts.
Winds will remain mainly south-westerly to north-westerly, light at 3 Beaufort and temporarily moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort in windward coastal areas. The sea will remain slightly rough.
Temperatures will fall to around 14C inland, 18C along the coasts and 8C in the highest mountains.
Saturday brings further showers and thunderstorms
Saturday will begin partly cloudy, becoming temporarily mostly cloudy in some areas. Isolated showers are expected after midday, mainly in the mountains and northern areas.
Cloud cover will increase further towards the evening, with local showers and a possibility of isolated thunderstorms, particularly in the western half of the island.
Mostly clear conditions on Sunday and Monday
The weather is expected to be mainly clear on Sunday and Monday, although locally increased cloud cover will occur at times.
The weather forecast indicates no significant change in temperatures through Monday, with values remaining below the seasonal average.
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