Severe thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds forecast across Cyprus
Cyprus is expected to see rain, severe local thunderstorms, hail and strong winds as conditions deteriorate later today.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds are forecast across Cyprus today after a mostly clear start to the day, the Department of Meteorology said.
Daytime forecast
The weather will begin mostly clear with local cloud cover before becoming progressively mostly cloudy, with rain and local thunderstorms expected.
Some thunderstorms are forecast to be severe, accompanied by hail and gusty winds.
Temperatures are expected to reach about 30°C inland and on the coasts, and around 18°C in the highest mountain areas.
Winds and sea conditions
Winds will initially be northeasterly to southeasterly, weak to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, locally reaching 5 Beaufort.
They will gradually turn northwesterly to northeasterly, becoming moderate to strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort and temporarily reaching 6 Beaufort in northern areas. Winds are expected to become variable and stronger, with gusts, during thunderstorms.
The sea will generally be slight to moderate.
Tonight
Conditions are expected to gradually clear tonight, although local cloud cover will remain and isolated showers may affect the eastern and northern coasts.
Winds will be northwesterly to northeasterly, weak to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, initially moderate at 4 Beaufort in the west and north.
The sea will remain slight to moderate in the west and north, while becoming smooth to slight along the southern and eastern coasts.
Overnight temperatures are expected to fall to around 21°C inland, 23°C on the coasts and 14°C in the highest mountain areas.
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