The weather forecast points to worsening conditions from Wednesday afternoon, with local rain, thunderstorms and possible hail expected as a low-pressure system moves towards the island from the Ionian Sea.
According to the Meteorological Service, a weak low-pressure system is currently affecting the area. However, a separate low-pressure system centred over the Ionian Sea is moving south-eastwards and is expected to influence Cyprus from Wednesday afternoon.
Rain and thunderstorms expected today
On Tuesday, October 13, the weather will be partly cloudy, becoming locally cloudy at times. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected from midday onwards, mainly in the mountains, northern areas and inland.
Conditions will gradually become mostly cloudy by late afternoon, with isolated light showers.
Winds will mainly be south-westerly to north-westerly, initially light to moderate at force 3 to 4 Beaufort. They may temporarily strengthen to moderate, force 4, along windward coastal areas in the afternoon.
The sea will generally be slight to calm.
Temperatures will reach around 28C inland and along the southern and eastern coasts, 27C along the western and northern coasts, and 19C in the highest mountains.
Showers expected overnight
Tonight, the weather will be mostly cloudy, with isolated showers gradually developing. Rain is expected particularly in western and northern areas, where an isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out later in the night.
Winds will become downslope and remain light at around force 3 Beaufort. The sea will be calm to slightly rough.
Temperatures will fall to around 18C inland, 21C along the coast and 11C in the highest mountains.
Conditions to deteriorate from Wednesday
On Wednesday, the weather will be mostly cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms at times, particularly across the western half of the island.
Hail is possible during thunderstorms, while winds may change direction and strengthen.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate from the afternoon onwards, initially in western areas before spreading to the rest of the island. Some weather phenomena may be intense or prolonged in places.
Rain and thunderstorms to continue through Friday
The unsettled weather is expected to persist on Thursday and Friday, with mostly cloudy skies and local showers and isolated thunderstorms at times.
Hail may accompany thunderstorms, while winds may change direction and strengthen.
Temperatures are expected to gradually fall until Friday, dropping below the seasonal average.
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