The weather in Cyprus is set to change over the coming days, with rain and thunderstorms expected across the island and possible hail in some areas. Temperatures will also gradually fall below the seasonal average.
According to the Meteorological Department, a low-pressure system is beginning to affect the region, while light dust will be present in the atmosphere at intervals.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms across Cyprus
On Tuesday, isolated showers are initially expected in western and northern areas due to locally increased cloud cover.
Conditions will gradually become partly to mostly cloudy, with isolated showers and thunderstorms developing mainly over the northern half of the island, inland areas and the east.
Winds will blow mainly from the southwest to northwest, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, while the sea will be calm to slightly rough.
Temperatures will reach around 27°C inland and along the southern and eastern coasts, 24°C in western and northern areas, and 18°C in the highest mountains.
Tuesday night: Further rain and local fog
Tonight, conditions will remain partly cloudy, with isolated showers or thunderstorms expected later, mainly along the western, southwestern and northern coasts.
Localised fog is also expected to develop across the eastern half of the island.
Temperatures will fall to around 15°C inland, 16°C along the coast and 7°C in the highest mountains.
Wednesday and Thursday: Rain, thunderstorms and possible hail
Unsettled weather will continue on Wednesday and Thursday, with the Meteorological Department forecasting mostly cloudy conditions, localised rainfall and isolated thunderstorms.
Hail is also possible in areas affected by thunderstorms.
Friday: Conditions begin to improve
By Friday, rainfall is expected to become more limited. Locally increased cloud cover may produce isolated showers over mountainous areas during the early afternoon.
Temperatures will continue to fall gradually over the coming days, reaching levels below the climatic average for this time of year.
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