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17 September, 2025
 
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Cranky clouds and confused winds: The weather report that's basically a teenager

A low-pressure system is acting all moody, and we're here for it.

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The weather gods have decided to play a little game of "hot, then not." According to our very serious, very scientific bulletin, a "seasonal low-pressure system is affecting the area." Sounds ominous, doesn't it? Like a moody teenager who's decided to grace us with their presence.

Today, we're in for a real treat! The day will be "mainly clear," which is meteorological code for "the sun is out to get you." But just when you thought it was safe to bask, "locally increased cloud will be observed." So, expect a few fluffy white things to drift by, maybe to offer a fleeting moment of shade before retreating, leaving you once again to the mercy of the fiery orb in the sky.

Our winds, like a confused tourist, will initially be "variable," a gentle "3 Beaufort" before deciding to get their act together and become a more purposeful "southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort." The sea, bless its heart, will be "calm to slightly rough." It's basically the weather equivalent of a spa day gone slightly awry.

Now, for the main event: the temperatures! Brace yourselves, because they're a bit of a mixed bag. Inland, you can look forward to a sizzling 37°C. That's not a temperature, that's a dare. Paphos and the western coasts will be a comparatively chilly 30°C, while the rest of the coasts will be around 32°C. And for those of you lucky enough to be in the higher mountains, a positively brisk 26°C awaits. You might even need a light jacket! (Just kidding, you won't. It's still summer.)

Tonight, the weather will be "mainly clear," but with the occasional "increased low cloud." Think of it as the sky giving you a little wink before bedtime.

About tomorrow...Thursday will be a repeat performance, with the sun ruling the roost. But in the afternoon, there's a chance of "isolated showers, mainly in the mountains." So, if you're hiking, you might get a few drops of liquid sunshine.

But here's the real bombshell: Friday and Saturday will be "mainly clear." No, wait, that's not the bombshell. The real news is that after Thursday's temperature levels (which are, and I quote, "above the climatic averages"), a "gradual noticeable drop is expected" on Friday and Saturday. It's a meteorological mic drop. The heatwave is finally packing its bags.

So there you have it. A week of sunshine, a bit of cloud coverage, and a long-awaited break from the heat. Now go forth and enjoy the weather, but maybe pack a little extra water, just in case.

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