The weather in Cyprus is expected to become increasingly unsettled, with isolated showers and thunderstorms forecast over the coming days, mainly in mountainous, northern and eastern areas.
According to the Meteorological Department, weak low pressure is affecting the island.
Thursday will initially be mostly clear, with locally increased cloud cover that may gradually produce isolated showers, mainly in the north.
Clouds will increase later in the day, bringing isolated showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, particularly in mountainous areas and across the north and east.
Winds will mainly be south-westerly to north-westerly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, occasionally reaching strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort along windward coastal areas. The sea will be generally slightly rough.
Temperatures will reach around 24°C inland and along the coast, and 14°C in the highest mountainous areas.
Rain and thunderstorms expected on Friday
Tonight will remain partly cloudy and locally mostly cloudy, with isolated showers expected.
Winds will gradually become downslope and light at around 3 Beaufort. The sea will be calm to slightly rough.
Temperatures will drop to around 13°C inland, 16°C along the coast and 7°C in the highest mountainous areas.
On Friday, the weather will be mostly cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms, particularly after midday. Hail cannot be ruled out during thunderstorms.
What to expect over the weekend
On Saturday, locally increased cloud cover is expected to bring isolated showers or thunderstorms, initially along the coast and later in the afternoon mainly over mountainous areas and southern parts of the island.
On Sunday, most areas will enjoy mostly clear conditions, with occasional increased cloud cover. Isolated showers cannot be ruled out in the mountains after midday.
Temperatures will gradually fall until Sunday, dropping below the average climatic values for the season.
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