Dust and thunderstorms forecasted with temperature to hit 30 degrees

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area, causing sparse dust to hang in the atmosphere until Saturday. Today, Friday, the weather will be partly cloudy with isolated light showers possible. In the afternoon, thunderstorms are expected, especially in the mountains, south, and interior. The temperature is forecast to reach 30 degrees Celsius in the interior, gradually rising slightly over the weekend and on Monday.

During the evening, the weather will be partly cloudy, with winds blowing southwest to northwest, light to moderate (3 to 4 Beaufort), except initially moderate to strong (4 to 5 Beaufort) on the coast. The sea will be slightly choppy in the east, choppy in the south, and choppy to rough in the west and north. Temperatures will drop to 14 degrees Celsius inland, 18 on the west coast, around 16 on the rest of the coast, and 8 degrees Celsius in the higher mountains.

Over the weekend and on Monday, the weather will be mainly clear, with occasional patchy clouds. Temperatures will gradually rise slightly.

Source: Cyprus Met Service