South and East coasts heat up to 33°C today

In accordance with the latest Met Office forecast, Wednesday, September 13th, is poised to offer mostly clear skies across the region. While the day may begin with bright sunshine, a few clouds are expected to gather in the mountainous areas as the day progresses.

As we move into the midday hours and beyond, anticipate the appearance of patchy clouds in the mountainous terrain. Winds will initially sweep from the northwest to the northeast, providing a gentle breeze to the area. Along the southern and western coasts, a local breeze will bring winds from the southeast to the southwest, maintaining a light to moderate intensity, typically measuring between 3 to 4 Beaufort. Later in the afternoon, wind patterns will shift, predominantly blowing from the southwest to the northwest. On the eastern coast, expect winds to arrive from the east with a similar intensity. Overall, the sea conditions will be slightly rough during the day.

As for temperatures, the mercury will rise to around 34 degrees inland, while the southern and eastern coasts will experience temperatures hovering near 33 degrees. Along the remaining coastal regions, the thermometer will register approximately 32 degrees. Meanwhile, in the higher mountain areas, a more refreshing 25 degrees is expected.

The evening hours promise to bring back mostly clear skies. Winds will maintain their course, primarily coming from the northwest to the northeast. In certain locations along the northern coast, a localized breeze may shift winds to the southeast, albeit remaining light and occasionally reaching a moderate 3 to 4 Beaufort. Sea conditions will be generally calm to slightly rough, with pockets of roughness especially noticeable in the western and northern coastal areas.

Temperature-wise, you can anticipate a drop in the thermometer readings to around 23 degrees for both inland and coastal regions. The higher mountain areas will experience a cooler night, with temperatures settling around 17 degrees.

As we look ahead to Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the forecast maintains its predominantly clear outlook. Furthermore, temperatures are projected to exhibit a gradual increase, surpassing the usual climatic values by the time Saturday arrives.

[Information sourced from Cyprus Met Service]