Nicosia, Cyprus. A weak low-pressure system combined with an unstable air mass is affecting Cyprus, bringing unsettled weather across the island. Showers, isolated thunderstorms and possible hail are forecast, with conditions set to persist through Saturday.
Wednesday forecast
Skies will be mostly cloudy at intervals, with local showers expected in various areas. Around midday and into the afternoon, developing cloud cover is likely to trigger isolated thunderstorms, mainly over mountainous regions and across the eastern half of the island, with hail possible in stronger storms.
Winds will blow from the southwest to northwest at moderate to fresh levels of force 4 to 5 on the Beaufort scale, gradually strengthening to force 5 to 6. Along southern coastal areas, gusts may briefly reach force 7.
The sea will be slightly rough at first, becoming rough later in the day.
Temperatures are expected to reach 26C inland, around 24C along the south and east coasts, approximately 21C in western and northern coastal areas, and 16C in the higher mountains.
Overnight conditions
Periods of increased cloud cover will persist overnight, with the possibility of isolated showers mainly in western parts of the island. Winds will ease slightly, remaining southwesterly to northwesterly at force 3 to 4, though coastal areas may still see winds up to force 5. Sea conditions will remain rough.
Temperatures overnight will fall to 13C inland, around 15C on the coast, and 9C in higher mountain areas.
Outlook through Saturday
Unsettled conditions are set to continue through Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with intermittent cloud cover bringing isolated showers and thunderstorms, particularly during the afternoon over the mountains and the eastern half of the island. Hail remains a possibility in thunderstorm activity.
Temperatures are expected to rise slightly on Thursday before gradually dipping again by Saturday, remaining below the seasonal average for this time of year.
How will the forecast conditions affect your plans through Saturday?