Cloudy Friday with local rain, hailstorms and strong winds forecast
Local rain, isolated hailstorms and winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort are forecast for Cyprus on Friday before clearer weather over the weekend.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Friday is expected to be overwhelmingly cloudy, with local rain and isolated hailstorms, while winds may strengthen to storm force in some areas.
After midday, rain will mainly affect mountainous areas and the eastern half of the island, with conditions expected to improve noticeably later in the day.
Friday forecast
Temperatures are expected to reach around 31 degrees Celsius inland, 28 degrees on the west coast, 29 degrees on the remaining coastal areas and 22 degrees in the higher mountains.
Winds will blow mainly from the southwest to northwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort, increasing to 5 Beaufort and temporarily reaching 6 Beaufort in the southwest. During storms, winds may reach up to 9 Beaufort.
The sea will generally be slightly rough, becoming temporarily rough along windward coasts.
Friday night
The weather will gradually become mainly clear overnight, with locally increased cloudiness, mainly in the west.
Temperatures will fall to around 19 degrees Celsius inland, 21 degrees on the coast and 13 degrees in the higher mountains.
Winds will blow mainly from the west to northwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort, becoming occasionally moderate at 4 Beaufort on windward coasts. The sea will generally remain a little rough, although conditions in the south and east are expected to become calm to a little rough later in the night.
Weekend outlook
Saturday, Sunday and Monday are expected to be mainly clear across most areas of the island, with temporarily increased cloudiness.
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