Rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for Cyprus on Saturday

Nicosia, Cyprus. Weather on Saturday will begin mainly clear with some local cloud cover before becoming mostly cloudy, with rain and local thunderstorms expected to bring hail and gusty winds.

Saturday conditions

Temperatures are expected to reach around 30C inland and along the rest of the coast, and around 18C in the higher mountains.

Winds will initially be mainly northeasterly to southeasterly at up to 4 Beaufort, locally increasing to 5 Beaufort. They will gradually turn northwesterly to northeasterly at up to 5 Beaufort, temporarily reaching very strong 6 Beaufort in northern areas.

During thunderstorms, winds will vary and may temporarily strengthen with stronger gusts. The sea will generally be slightly rough to rough.

Saturday night

The weather is expected to gradually become mainly clear, with locally increased cloud cover. Isolated rain is likely along the east and north coasts.

Temperatures will fall to around 21C inland, 23C on the coast and 14C in the higher mountains.

Winds will generally blow from the northwest to the northeast at up to 4 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough to rough in the west and north, while conditions in the south and east will gradually become slightly rough.

Outlook

On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, most areas will be mainly clear, with temporarily increased afternoon cloudiness likely to produce isolated rain or thunderstorms, mainly in the mountains, south of Troodos and possibly in the southeast.

Temperatures will rise on Sunday but remain below seasonal norms, particularly in mountainous and inland areas. By Tuesday, they are expected to return to usual seasonal averages.