Heat holds on, but showers loom by midweek

A weak low-pressure system is affecting the area.

This morning, local cloud cover will increase, with the weather gradually becoming partly cloudy and occasionally overcast in some regions. By midday, isolated showers are expected, primarily in the mountains, and possibly in parts of the west and north.

Winds will initially be light, blowing from the southeast to southwest at 3 Beaufort, gradually shifting to southwest to northwest at 3 to 4 Beaufort. The sea will remain generally calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will reach around 31°C inland, 29°C along the coasts, and 24°C in higher mountainous areas.

Tonight, the weather will be mostly clear, although some localized cloud cover may persist. Later, during the early morning hours, light fog or mist may form in some areas. Winds will become light, reaching 3 Beaufort, and the sea will remain calm to slightly rough.

On Wednesday and Thursday, most of the island will experience mostly clear skies, with periods of local cloud cover. In the afternoon, clouds are expected to develop, bringing isolated showers, especially in mountainous areas.

By Friday, the weather will remain mostly clear, with occasional local cloud cover.

Temperatures will remain slightly above average through Thursday, but a drop is expected on Friday, bringing them close to or slightly below the seasonal norm.

[Information sourced from Cyprus Met Service]