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Hazardous dust persists in Cyprus with more on Holy Week, as 30s remain

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Hazardous dust persists in Cyprus with more on Holy Week, as 30s remain

A low pressure system and warm air current are causing African dust to affect the area, with high concentrations of harmful PM10 particles expected on Palm Sunday. Overcast skies will bring isolated light showers on the mountains, with light to moderate south-westerly to north-westerly winds. Temperatures will reach 30 degrees Celsius inland, 27 on the south and eastern coast, 25 on the rest of the coast, and 20 on the mountains. Cloudy conditions are expected in the evening with temperatures dropping. Holy Monday will have high clouds and isolated showers mainly on the mountains, while Holy Tuesday and Wednesday will see overcast skies and isolated showers or a storm. Temperatures will mostly remain in the low 30s for the week, with a slight drop on Holy Wednesday.

Cold night and holiday showers, as dust returns on Tuesday

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Cold night and holiday showers, as dust returns on Tuesday

A low pressure system is currently affecting Cyprus, leading to low temperatures and showers, especially on the national holiday of March 25th. Despite this, daytime temperatures will remain in the low over 20s. Saharan dust is expected to return to the atmosphere early next week. This evening, the weather will be clear and cold with light to moderate westerly to northwesterly winds and slight seas. Temperatures tonight will drop to 6°C inland, 8°C in southern and eastern coastal regions, 12°C in the west and north, and 1°C in the mountains, where frost is expected. Isolated showers are forecast for the national holiday, mainly in the western part of the island, with moderate to strong winds. Temperatures will reach 21°C inland and in southern and eastern coastal regions, 20°C in the west and north, and 10°C in the mountains. Isolated showers are expected to continue into the evening. Over the next week, temperatures are anticipated to rise significantly above the seasonal average.