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If you looked out the window this morning and wondered if the island had drifted south during the night, you aren't alone. Dense dust is currently suspended in the atmosphere, giving everything a distinct sepia filter. Honestly, it’s dusty enough out there that if you saw a camel trotting down Makarios Avenue, you probably wouldn't look twice.
While a weak low-pressure system is on its way out, it’s leaving us with a chaotic Tuesday morning before high pressure takes over.
Today offers a true "desert storm" experience. Apart from the haze, the weather will be partly cloudy with a chance of isolated showers (mainly in the west) to turn that dust into mud spots.
But the dust has a partner in crime: the wind. Blowing from the southwest to northwest, it will be moderate to strong (4 to 5 Beaufort) generally, but brace yourself for locally very strong gusts (5 to 6 Beaufort). The sea is matching this energy, ranging from rough to very rough.
Temperature-wise, it’s mild enough to leave the heavy coat at home. Highs will reach 17°C inland and on the west/north coasts, and a pleasant 19°C on the remaining coasts. The mountains are sitting at 8°C.
By the late afternoon, the dust will start to thin out, and by the evening, it should subside significantly.
Tonight, the air clears and the winds die down. The weather becomes mainly clear, with winds dropping to a gentle light-to-moderate breeze, and the sea settling back to a calmer state.
The outlook
Wednesday (tomorrow): A pristine day. The dust is gone, and the sky will be mainly clear. Perfect for washing the "desert" off your car.
Thursday: Clouds start to gather again, but it stays dry.
Friday: The week ends on a damp note with intermittent clouds, local showers, and the odd isolated thunderstorm.
Temperatures will hold steady at these levels, slightly above the seasonal average, right through to Friday.
