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19 December, 2024
 
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Sunshine takes a rain check, prepare for a wet weekend

Sunny skies will give way to scattered thunderstorms and possible hail by Saturday, with a brief break before more rain Sunday night.

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Today, we’re starting with mostly sunny skies, though local clouds might make an appearance. Winds will blow from the northeast to southeast, and occasionally southwest to northwest in the west, at 3 to 4 Beaufort, strengthening to 4 to 5 near the coast. The sea will generally be slightly choppy but could get rougher along the northern, eastern, and southern shores. Temperatures will reach 18°C inland, 19°C along the coasts, and 9°C in the higher mountains.

Tonight: Expect clear skies with some local clouds hanging around. Winds will shift to northwest to northeast, and southeast in the northern coasts, at 3 to 4 Beaufort. The sea will stay slightly choppy in the west and rough elsewhere. Temperatures will drop to 8°C inland, 10°C along the coasts, and a frosty 2°C in the mountains, where ice patches may form.

Friday: It’s another mostly sunny day, but clouds will occasionally roll in. By late evening, isolated showers could pop up in the west and north.

Saturday: Get your umbrellas ready! Clouds will dominate, bringing scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening, starting in the west and north and spreading across the island. Some storms may even bring hail.

Sunday: Expect a mix of cloudy intervals with local showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning. A brief break is likely during the day, but rain and storms are set to return by evening.

Temperature Trend: Through Sunday, temperatures will stay close to the season’s average, with no major shifts expected.

Stay safe and keep your rain gear handy for the weekend!

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