**Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Midweek, Brief Respite on Friday**
**Cyprus** – The weather forecast for Wednesday indicates a mix of conditions across the island, starting with mainly fine weather in the morning. Scattered clouds are expected along the west coast, but as the day progresses, conditions will change.
From noon onwards, meteorologists predict that clouds will begin to gather over the mountains and eastern regions, leading to isolated showers and short thunderstorms. The winds are expected to shift from a gentle southwest to northwest breeze of 3 Beaufort in the morning to a moderate to fresh breeze of 4 to 5 Beaufort in the afternoon. These winds will contribute to moderate sea conditions.
Temperature readings for Wednesday are anticipated to reach a high of 34°C inland, while coastal areas will see temperatures around 32°C. In the highest mountain regions, temperatures are expected to be cooler, at around 24°C.
As night falls, the weather is expected to clear up, with mainly clear skies prevailing. Winds will continue from the west to northwest at a gentle to moderate pace of 3 to 4 Beaufort, and temperatures will drop to 19°C inland, 21°C along the coast, and a cooler 14°C in the mountainous areas.
Looking ahead to Thursday, the forecast suggests a return to cloudier conditions, with isolated showers and thunderstorms likely, particularly in the mountainous regions and the east.
However, a brief respite is anticipated on Friday, when the weather is expected to be mainly fine. This improvement will be short-lived, as clouds are predicted to form again on Saturday.
Overall, temperatures throughout the week are expected to drop slightly but remain close to the seasonal average, providing a mix of weather conditions for residents and visitors alike.