There is a possibility that Cyprus could be affected by the severe weather conditions that struck the island of Crete over the past 24 hours, leaving behind an 80-year-old farmer dead, as well as widespread flooding, landslides, rivers bursting their banks, and severe damage to roads, bridges, homes, and businesses. Weather analyst Tasos Ierodiakonou reported that experts estimate yesterday’s rainfall in Crete was equivalent to Attica’s annual total. Specifically, 360 millimeters of rain were recorded, while the total rainfall in Cyprus amounts to 450–500 millimeters.
Mr. Ierodiakonou explained that a new wave of bad weather, which is currently located between Cyprus and Crete, is expected to hit Crete starting Saturday. Part of the system is also affecting Cyprus, bringing rain and thunderstorms from the west to the north.
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“The heavy rain isn’t likely to reach us due to the wind, but we will experience rain throughout the weekend.”
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This afternoon, the weather will be mostly cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms expected at times. Hail may fall during thunderstorms. Winds will be mainly southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort, and on the windward coasts up to strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort. During thunderstorms, however, winds will shift and intensify. The sea will be generally slightly rough and, at times, rough along the windward coasts.
Tonight, the weather will remain mostly cloudy, with isolated showers expected, mainly along the coast, and possibly an isolated thunderstorm, primarily in the west and north. Winds will be southeasterly to southwesterly and temporarily variable, light, and along the coast temporarily up to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort. The sea will initially be generally slightly rough, but will later become calm to slightly rough. Temperatures will drop to around 14 degrees inland, around 18 degrees along the coast, and around 8 degrees in the higher mountainous areas.
Tomorrow, the weather will continue to be mostly cloudy, with isolated showers or even thunderstorms expected in the morning, mainly along the coast. However, local showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop gradually, particularly in mountainous, inland, and northern areas. Hail is possible during thunderstorms. Winds will be mainly southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate, 3 to 4 on the Beaufort scale. During thunderstorms, however, winds will shift and intensify. The sea will be generally calm to slightly rough, and temporarily slightly rough on the windward sides. Temperatures will rise to around 27 degrees inland and along the coast, and around 17 degrees in the higher mountainous areas.
On Sunday, the weather will be mostly cloudy, with isolated showers or even thunderstorms initially along the coast. Localized rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop gradually, particularly in northern areas, the mountains, and inland regions. Hail is possible during thunderstorms.
On Monday and Tuesday, the weather will be partly cloudy and at times cloudy, with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms expected, mainly after noon and particularly in mountainous areas, inland, and in the north. Hail is possible during thunderstorms.
Temperatures are not expected to change significantly through Tuesday, remaining slightly below normal for this time of year.
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