The weather forecast points to a change in conditions this week, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected from Wednesday as temperatures gradually fall below seasonal averages.
A weak low-pressure system is currently affecting the island, with mostly clear skies expected initially on Tuesday before clouds increase in several areas during the afternoon.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected
Today, Tuesday, the weather will initially be mostly clear. However, locally increased cloud cover later in the day is expected to bring isolated showers and possibly a brief thunderstorm in mountainous areas, inland regions and the south-east.
Winds will initially be mainly north-westerly to northerly and light, at around 3 Beaufort. They will later become mainly south-westerly to north-westerly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, reaching locally strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort in the south-west during the afternoon.
The sea will be slightly rough at times.
Temperatures are expected to reach around 26C inland and along the southern and eastern coasts, 25C on the remaining coastal areas and 17C in the highest mountainous areas.
Rain and thunderstorms expected through Friday
Tonight, temporarily increased, mainly high cloud will be observed. Winds will be mainly north-westerly, light and occasionally moderate, at 3 to 4 Beaufort.
Temperatures will fall to around 13C inland, 16C along the coast and 9C in the highest mountainous areas.
The unsettled conditions are expected to continue over the following days:
- Wednesday: Local showers or thunderstorms are expected.
- Thursday: Increased cloud cover may bring isolated showers or thunderstorms.
- Friday: The weather will be mainly cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures to fall below seasonal averages
Temperatures are expected to gradually decrease throughout the week, eventually falling below the average climatic values for this time of year.
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