Severe weather conditions are expected this weekend in parts of Cyprus, according to the Meteorological Department.
Specifically, on Saturday, the weather will be mostly cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms anticipated, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. These will initially affect western and northern areas before gradually spreading to other regions. Hail may occur during thunderstorms.
On Sunday, the weather will be intermittently cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms expected during the morning hours. The weather will temporarily improve, but in the evening, local showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to return.
Detailed forecast:
A weak high-pressure system is affecting the region.
Today:
The weather will be mostly clear, with increased localised cloud cover. Winds will be north-easterly to south-easterly and locally south-westerly to north-westerly in the west, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and up to strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort along windward coastal areas. The sea will be generally slightly rough but will soon become rough in northern, eastern, and southern areas. Temperatures will rise to around 18°C inland, 19°C along the coasts, and 9°C in the higher mountainous regions.
Tonight:
The weather will remain mostly clear, with locally increased cloud cover persisting. Winds will be north-westerly to north-easterly and south-easterly along northern coasts, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. The sea will remain slightly rough in the west and rough elsewhere. Temperatures will drop to around 8°C inland, 10°C along the coasts, and 2°C in the higher mountainous regions, where frost is expected to form locally.
Friday:
The weather will remain mostly clear, with periods of increased localised cloud cover. Isolated showers may occur late in the evening in the western and northern areas.
Saturday:
The weather will be mostly cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms expected, particularly during the afternoon and evening. These will initially affect western and northern areas before gradually spreading to other regions. Hail may occur during thunderstorms.
Sunday:
The weather will be intermittently cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms expected during the morning. The weather will temporarily improve, but local showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected again in the evening.
Temperature outlook:
Until Sunday, temperatures are not expected to show any significant changes, remaining close to the average climatic values for this time of year.
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