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Today, ’s weather: Mostly clear

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Today, ’s weather: Mostly clear

Friday’s weather in Cyprus is expected to be mostly clear with increasing clouds in some areas as the day progresses. Temperatures will reach 20 degrees Celsius inland and on the coasts, and 12 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Winds will be light, not exceeding three Beaufort. Overnight, fog is expected to form inland and on the east coast. Temperatures will drop to nine degrees Celsius inland, 12 degrees Celsius on the southeastern and eastern coasts, 11 degrees Celsius on the west coast, 10 degrees Celsius on the rest of the coasts, and five degrees Celsius in the mountains. Clear weather will continue into Saturday, with a chance of increased cloudiness and rain in the Troodos mountain range. Cloud cover will increase on Sunday, with isolated rain and possible storms. The level of dust in the atmosphere will slightly increase. Temperatures will remain above seasonal averages through the weekend, before dropping on Monday.

Explainer: How climate change affects Europe’s farmers

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Explainer: How climate change affects Europe’s farmers

Farmers across Europe are protesting against EU environmental rules, claiming that they are adding to the burdens faced by the agricultural sector. Climate change is already impacting farmers, with increasing heat, drought, and flooding affecting their crops and livestock. Extreme weather, including droughts and heavy rains, has led to record low olive oil production, low crop yields, and damage to fruit quality. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has highlighted the negative effects of climate change on crop yields, and scientists have found that human-caused climate change played a role in extreme heatwaves and wildfires. Without action to curb climate change, the situation for Europe’s farmers will worsen. Farmers have criticized EU green rules, arguing that they burden them with costs and bureaucracy that producers outside of Europe do not face. The EU has weakened some of these rules in response to protests. The future of farming in relation to the EU’s green agenda is a question for policymakers, and the EU acknowledges that agriculture needs to cut emissions faster to comply with climate goals.

Dust levels double in Limassol, overnight yellow alert for rainfall

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Dust levels double in Limassol, overnight yellow alert for rainfall

Limassol had the highest level of dust in the atmosphere on Tuesday, more than double the safe level. Larnaca also had high levels of dust. The weather service attributed this to a low pressure front and heavy rainfall was expected later in the day. The Department of Labour Inspection urged the public and vulnerable groups to avoid open spaces due to the negative effects of dust on human health. The latest hourly dust concentrations in various areas were measured. The Meteorological Service issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall and continued high levels of dust. The weather was expected to remain unsettled with occasional showers and thunderstorms until the end of the week.

Rain and cold weather expected this weekend

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Rain and cold weather expected this weekend

Snow in Troodos, Cyprus, has reached a depth of six centimeters. The weather forecast for the island indicates mostly cloudy conditions with scattered showers. Temperatures are expected to reach 19 degrees Celsius inland and on the coast, and 11 degrees Celsius in the mountains. In the evening, temperatures are predicted to drop to five degrees Celsius inland, seven degrees on the coast, and three degrees in the mountains. Isolated storms are expected due to increased cloud cover in the evening. The following day, Friday, will also be mostly cloudy with scattered showers, and a slight drop in temperature is anticipated.

Today, ’s weather: Partly cloudy, chance of showers

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Today, ’s weather: Partly cloudy, chance of showers

Wednesday’s weather in Cyprus will be partly cloudy with a possibility of isolated light rain in the west and north. Temperatures will reach up to 20°C in the interior and on the southeast and east coast, 18°C on the southwest, west, and north coast, and 13°C in the higher mountains. Winds will be light and variable at first, up to 3 Beaufort, and later become south-to-northwesterly, reaching moderate strength at 4 Beaufort. The sea conditions will range from calm to slightly rough.

Overnight into Thursday, conditions will remain partly cloudy with fog formation expected in the morning, particularly inland and in the east. Nighttime temperatures will fall to 7°C in the interior, 9°C on the southeast coast, 11°C on the other coasts, and 4°C in the higher mountains. Winds will be weak at 2 to 3 Beaufort, and the sea will stay calm to slightly rough.

Thursday will see partly cloudy skies with potential showers in the west and north, and early morning fog in inland and eastern areas. Temperatures are expected to decrease slightly but will remain above the seasonal average.

Friday and Saturday are forecasted to be partly cloudy with afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms, particularly in the eastern half of the island. Temperatures are expected to remain steady.

The snow height in Troodos Square was reported to be 13 centimeters at the time the bulletin was issued.

Today, ’s weather: More snow in Troodos

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Today, ’s weather: More snow in Troodos

– More snow is expected in the Troodos Mountain range on Thursday.
– The snow depth at sunrise was 27 centimeters.
– Snowfall may be accompanied by isolated storms.
– Temperatures in the mountains are expected to reach three degrees Celsius.
– Isolated rains and storms are forecast for the eastern and northern coasts, spreading inland later.
– Maximum temperatures are expected to be 15 degrees Celsius inland and 16 degrees Celsius on the coasts.
– Winds will be moderate, at three or four on the Beaufort scale.
– Overnight, isolated showers are expected on the western and northern coasts.
– Overnight temperatures may drop to four degrees Celsius inland, six degrees Celsius on the coasts, and minus two degrees Celsius in the mountains.
– Increased cloud, rain, and snow in the mountains are expected through Friday and the weekend.
– Temperatures are expected to rise slightly on Friday and remain constant through the weekend.

Cyprus braces for winter storms

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Cyprus braces for winter storms

The Cyprus Met Office has issued an amber alert for intense rain and storms, expected to last for 48 hours. The civil defence department has warned the general population to stay indoors and has provided guidelines for preparing for the storms. The weather system responsible for the rain and chilly weather is called Avgi, and it is causing temperatures to drop significantly. Snowfall is expected in the mountains. The rainy and cold weather will continue for the next few days before temperatures start to warm up again.

Rainy week ahead, met office says

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Rainy week ahead, met office says

– Clouds will gather in the afternoon.
– Isolated storms are expected in the northern and eastern areas of the island.
– Snow is expected in the mountains.
– The temperature will rise to 15 degrees Celsius inland, 17 degrees on the coast, and five degrees in the mountains.
– The evening weather will be partly cloudy with a chance of isolated storms on the coasts.
– Night temperatures will fall to five degrees inland, seven on the coast, and negative one in the mountains.
– Rain is expected through Wednesday, with extended and intense rain on Tuesday and Wednesday.