Showers and Hailstorms Expected Across Cyprus on Wednesday as Aegean Low Moves Southeast
A low-pressure system from the Aegean will bring local rain, isolated hailstorms and strong coastal winds to Cyprus, with unsettled conditions lasting into Thursday and cooler weather through the weekend.
Nicosia, Cyprus. A low-pressure system centred over the Aegean is travelling southeast and will affect Cyprus on Wednesday, producing local showers and isolated thunderstorms accompanied by hail across the island.
Wednesday daytime
Winds will blow from the southeast to southwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort, a gentle to moderate breeze, and will gradually strengthen to 4 to 5 Beaufort, a moderate to fresh breeze. Seas will be moderate. Within thunderstorm areas, winds may reach 7 to 8 Beaufort, which is near gale to gale force.
Maximum temperatures are forecast at 25C inland, 23C on the coast and 14C in the highest mountains.
Wednesday night
The night will be cloudy, with local showers and isolated hailstorms. These will first affect coastal areas and then shift inland.
In the mountains, winds will be southeast to southwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort. Along the coast they will reach 7 to 8 Beaufort, near gale to gale force, with moderate seas.
Temperatures will fall to 15C inland, 16C on the coast and 7C in the highest mountains.
Outlook for Thursday and beyond
Rain and thunderstorms with hail are expected to persist on Thursday, with strong winds mainly affecting coastal areas. Temperatures will dip slightly that day and stay below the seasonal average through the weekend.
On Friday and Saturday, scattered cloud will bring isolated showers, chiefly over the mountains.
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