Tuesday, July 16, 2024

STRONG WINDS [INCREASED FIRE RISK], AND ISOLATED SHOWERS

 Pafos Press 16 July 2024



Seasonal low pressure affects the area.

Initially today, the weather will be mostly clear, while in places there will be increased low cloudiness. During the midday hours and after, locally increased clouds that will develop, are expected to give isolated rain and isolated storms, mainly in the mountains but also in areas in the interior. In a storm, hail is also possible. Winds will be mainly southwest to northwest, initially light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort and gradually to the south and east coasts, moderate to strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort. The sea will generally be a bit rough. The temperature will rise to around 39 degrees in the interior, around 32 in the south-west and on the western coasts, around 34 on the rest of the coasts and around 29 degrees in the higher mountains.

Tonight, the weather will be mostly clear, however there will be some temporarily increased low clouds on the coast. Later and during the morning hours, local light mist or fog may form, mainly inland but also in the southeast. Winds will initially be southwest to northwest, light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort, gradually becoming gusty, light, 3 Beaufort. The sea will be calm to a little rough. The temperature will drop to around 24 degrees inland and on the coasts and around 19 degrees in the higher mountains.

On Wednesday, the weather in most areas of the island will be mostly clear, however during the midday hours and after, locally increased clouds that will develop are expected to give isolated rains, mainly in mountainous areas.

On Thursday, the weather will be mostly clear. On Friday, while in most areas of the island the weather will be mainly clear, during the midday hours and after, locally increased clouds will develop which are expected to give isolated rain, mainly in the mountains.  

The temperature on Wednesday is not expected to change appreciably, but gradually until Friday, it is expected to rise, in order to continue to fluctuate above the average climatic values ​​of the season.