Showers and isolated storms forecast through Saturday

Nicosia, Cyprus. Wednesday will begin partly cloudy, with isolated rain expected along the coast and possible storms in the southwest. Cloud will increase, bringing local showers and isolated storms in the afternoon, particularly in the higher mountains, inland and the north. Hail is possible during storms.

Wednesday and overnight

Temperatures will reach around 30 degrees Celsius inland, 28 degrees on the coast and 18 degrees in the higher mountains. Mainly southwesterly to northwesterly winds will be light to moderate, reaching 4 Beaufort, and will gradually strengthen to 5 Beaufort along the coast. The sea will generally be slightly rough.

Conditions will remain mainly cloudy tonight, with isolated rain and storms expected chiefly in the west and north. Temperatures will fall to around 19 degrees inland and on the coast, and 8 degrees in the higher mountains. Mainly southwesterly to northwesterly winds will be light, temporarily reaching 4 Beaufort along the coast. The sea will initially be slightly rough, gradually become calm, then turn slightly rough again.

Outlook through Saturday

Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be mainly cloudy, with isolated rain and storms along the coast in the morning. Local rain and isolated storms are expected to intensify in the afternoon, with hail during storms. On Friday, the weather may be particularly intense and prolonged.