Clear skies with scorching temperatures ahead

A seasonal low-pressure system is impacting the region, bringing predominantly clear weather with some variations.

Today, skies will be mostly clear, though clouds will locally increase in the mountains during the afternoon. Winds will start from the northwest to northeast, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, shifting to southwest to northwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort. On the southern coast, winds may temporarily strengthen to 4 to 5 Beaufort. Inland temperatures are expected to rise to around 39 degrees Celsius. The southeast and east coasts will see highs of about 36 degrees, while the north coast will reach around 35 degrees. The west coast will experience temperatures of about 32 degrees, and the remaining coastal areas will see highs near 34 degrees. In the higher mountains, temperatures will peak at around 29 degrees.

Tonight, the weather will remain mostly clear. Winds will be mainly from the southwest to northwest, light at 3 Beaufort, and locally moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, later easing to 2 to 3 Beaufort. The sea will gradually calm, becoming calm to slightly rough. Overnight temperatures will drop to around 24 degrees inland and along the coast, and around 19 degrees in the higher mountains.

For the rest of the week, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will continue to see mostly clear skies. Temperatures will rise slightly on Wednesday, then drop by Friday, settling close to the average climatic values for this time of year.

[Information sourced from Cyprus Met Service]