Dust reaches Cyprus from Syria and Lebanon as warm weather continues
Cyprus expects further dust arrivals over the coming days, with low concentrations forecast alongside mostly clear, warm weather before possible rain and storms next week.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dust originating in Syria and Lebanon is arriving in Cyprus this week, and further episodes are forecast over the next few days. Met office spokesman Andreas Chrysanthou said the frequency was unusual for the season, although concentrations were expected to remain low.
Further dust expected from the east
Chrysanthou said the island currently faced no significant dust burden. Further arrivals from the east were expected tonight and tomorrow, with concentrations remaining low over the days ahead.
Warm conditions before a possible change
The forecast indicates predominantly clear skies and warm conditions. Nicosia is expected to reach 28C, compared with 25C earlier in the week.
Temperatures in Troodos are forecast to remain near 9C following a fall to 6C. Limassol and Paphos are expected to record temperatures between 16C and 18C.
Chrysanthou said temperatures would remain one or two degrees higher than recent readings until Friday, broadly in line with seasonal norms.
The outlook points to a marked change next week, with the possibility of rain and storms from midweek.
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