A yellow warning is in force as a low-pressure system centred over the Black Sea moves northeast, temporarily affecting the region with strong winds, rain, and dust.
The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for very strong to near gale-force winds, valid until 4pm.
Yellow warning for strong winds
The yellow alert covers winds of 6 to 7 Beaufort, with gusts expected to reach 9 to 10 Beaufort in exposed areas.
Winds will blow mainly southwesterly to westerly, strong to very strong at 5 to 6 Beaufort, and locally up to 7 Beaufort on windward coasts. Gusts may peak at 9 to 10 Beaufort.
The sea will be rough to very rough, and locally stormy on windward shores.
Rain, storms and mountain snow
Today’s weather will be mostly cloudy with local showers and isolated thunderstorms. Snowfall is expected on the highest mountain peaks. By the afternoon, weather phenomena will gradually ease and become more localised.
Temperatures will rise to around 18°C inland and along the coasts, and about 6°C in the higher mountains.
Dust will remain suspended in the atmosphere until midday.
Cooler night ahead
Tonight, conditions will turn partly cloudy with isolated showers, mainly affecting the western half of the island. Snow or sleet may fall in the highest mountainous areas.
Winds will shift southwesterly to northwesterly, moderate to strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort, and locally up to 6 Beaufort along the coasts.
The sea will remain rough to very rough, gradually becoming moderate in the south and east.
Temperatures will drop to 9°C inland, around 13°C on the west and north coasts, 11°C on the remaining coasts, and 4°C in the higher mountains, where frost may form locally.
Gradual temperature rise by weekend
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, periods of locally increased cloud cover are expected.
Temperatures are forecast to rise gradually through Saturday, climbing above average seasonal levels.
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