Cloudy morning, thunderstorms later

Isolated rain showers and sporadic thunderstorms are anticipated today, marking the weather forecast for Monday, August 28th. The Meteorological Service has outlined the potential for hail in regions experiencing thunderstorms. Inland areas will see temperatures soaring to a high of around 36 degrees Celsius.

The day's weather is set to be partly cloudy, with a chance of isolated rain showers primarily in the western and northern parts of the region. As the day progresses, the development of cloud formations during the afternoon hours is likely to bring about isolated rain showers and sporadic thunderstorms. These are expected mainly in elevated terrains, as well as inland and eastern areas. There's also a possibility of hail accompanying thunderstorms. Initial winds will be gentle to moderate, coming from the southwest to northwest at speeds of 3 to 4 Beaufort. However, as time passes, these winds are predicted to strengthen, reaching moderate to potent levels of 4 to 5 Beaufort, and occasionally peaking at a robust 6 Beaufort in certain southern coastal zones. Sea conditions will range from slightly to moderately turbulent, with temporary instances of high turbulence along the southern coastline. As for temperatures, they are forecasted to reach 36 degrees Celsius in inland regions, approximately 32 degrees Celsius in southern and eastern coastal regions, around 30 degrees Celsius in western and northern coastal areas, and 26 degrees Celsius in higher elevated mountainous terrains.

The evening is predicted to be primarily clear, with isolated areas of heightened cloudiness. Wind patterns during this time will primarily originate from the southwest to northwest, clocking in at a mild to moderate force of 3 to 4 Beaufort. Sea conditions will lean towards slightly turbulent. As the day draws to a close, temperatures are projected to dip to around 23 degrees Celsius in both inland and coastal areas. In the higher elevated mountainous regions, temperatures will fall to approximately 16 degrees Celsius.

Moving into Tuesday, the weather will commence with predominantly clear skies. However, as the afternoon unfolds, expect the formation of increased cloudiness, possibly resulting in isolated rain showers or sporadic thunderstorms, chiefly in elevated terrains.

The forecast for Wednesday and Thursday outlines mainly clear conditions, punctuated by occasional localized heightened cloudiness.

Temperatures on Tuesday are set to increase, maintaining similar levels on Wednesday and Thursday, hovering slightly above the average climate norms.

[Information sourced from Cyprus Met Service]