Severe weather expected today as thunderstorm warning is issued

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an orange warning for isolated severe thunderstorms today, with rainfall intensity expected to range between 55 and 70 millimetres per hour.

Today, the weather will be intermittently mostly cloudy with rain and local thunderstorms expected in several areas.

The phenomena may be intense in some places. There is a high chance of hail in the areas affected by thunderstorms.

Winds will blow predominantly from the northeast to southeast, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and occasionally locally moderate at 4 to 5 Beaufort. However, in the areas of thunderstorms, winds will strengthen and change direction.

The sea will be moderate to rough.

Temperatures will reach around 24 degrees Celsius inland and on the western coast, approximately 25 degrees on the remaining coastal areas, and 15 degrees in the higher mountains.

Tonight, the weather will continue to be cloudy at times with rain in several areas and local thunderstorms. The phenomena may still be intense locally, mainly in coastal areas, but they will gradually subside.

Hail is still a possibility in the areas of thunderstorms. Winds will blow mainly from the northeast to southeast, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, but occasionally in exposed areas, they will be stronger at 4 to 5 Beaufort.

The sea will remain slightly moderate to rough. Temperatures will drop to around 14 degrees Celsius inland, approximately 17 degrees on the coastal areas, and 7 degrees in the higher mountains.

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