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Weather update: Dust in the atmosphere and isolated rain forecast

Cyprus is being affected by a weak low-pressure system, with thin dust particles expected in the atmosphere until Sunday or Monday, depending on the source. Throughout the period, localized cloud cover is expected, with chances of isolated rain or thunderstorms, particularly in mountainous regions during the afternoon. Temperatures are forecast to reach 24 to 26 degrees Celsius in the interior and around 21 to 25 degrees Celsius along the coast, with mountain temperatures ranging between 9 and 19 degrees Celsius. Nighttime temperatures will drop significantly, reaching between 7 and 14 degrees Celsius depending on the altitude and region. Winds will generally be light to moderate, ranging from 3 to 4 on the Beaufort scale, blowing from varying directions. Sea conditions are expected to be calm to slightly rough. The Department of Meteorology expects temperatures to rise slightly over the weekend, while remaining near climatological averages. By Tuesday, weather conditions are expected to become mostly cloudy with local rains and thunderstorms.

Original Sources

Strong storms and high dust levels
Cyprus Mail · 18 April 2026, 10:49
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Sigmalive English · 16 April 2026, 09:07
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Cyprus Mail · 16 April 2026, 08:44