Thursday rain and thunderstorms forecast as conditions gradually improve

Paphos, Cyprus. The Department of Meteorology forecasts local rain, isolated thunderstorms and cloudy conditions on Thursday as low pressure affects the island, with the unsettled weather gradually easing.

Daytime outlook

The department expects predominantly cloudy skies at first, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms becoming less pronounced as the day advances. Forecast temperatures peak at about 26C across inland and coastal areas, compared with 16C at higher mountain elevations.

At the time of the forecast’s release, at 5.30am on Thursday, no weather alerts were active.

Wind and sea conditions

According to the forecast, winds during the morning will come chiefly from the south or southwest, reaching moderate to fresh strength in some locations. They should ease in the afternoon, blowing predominantly from the south or west at light to moderate strength.

The department cautions that winds could intensify during thunderstorms. Sea conditions are forecast to differ around the island, ranging between slightly rough and rough.

Evening forecast

The department expects partial cloud cover in the evening, with some isolated rainfall still possible, particularly across western and northern areas.

Temperatures are forecast to drop to approximately 15C inland, 17C in coastal areas and 8C at higher mountain elevations.

Disruption from Wednesday’s storms

Heavy storms affected extensive areas of the island on Wednesday, bringing flooding and electricity cuts to parts of Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca.