Temperatures to hit 31C with dust in the atmosphere

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Cyprus will see mainly clear skies on Saturday, with temperatures climbing to around 31C inland, according to the Meteorological Service.

Temperatures are expected to reach around 29C on the south and east coasts, 25C on the west and north coasts, and about 20C in the higher mountains.

Weak high pressure is affecting the region, while thin dust is expected to appear in the atmosphere at intervals from Sunday.

The weather will remain mostly clear during the day, although medium and high cloud is expected early on. Winds will initially blow from the sea and vary locally at around force 3 Beaufort before turning mainly southwesterly to northwesterly by the afternoon at force 3 to 4 Beaufort. Winds in southwestern areas may briefly strengthen to force 5 Beaufort.

The sea will be calm to slightly rough.

Clear conditions are expected to continue overnight. Winds will gradually become downslope and remain weak at force 3 Beaufort, while the sea will stay calm to slightly rough.

Overnight temperatures will fall to around 17C inland and along the south, east and west coasts, 15C on the north coast and 12C in the higher mountains.

The weather is expected to stay mostly clear on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, although periods of increased high cloud are forecast.

Temperatures are not expected to change significantly through Tuesday and will remain above average for the season.

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