Nicosia: Cyprus is currently under the influence of a seasonal low-pressure system, as reported by the Cyprus Department of Meteorology. The forecast for the sea area surrounding Cyprus predicts mainly fine weather, though nighttime and early morning hours may see increased low cloud coverage, accompanied by the risk of local mist and potential fog patches.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the atmospheric pressure at the time of the forecast issuance was recorded at 1007 hPa. Visibility is generally good but is expected to drop to moderate or poor levels in mist and become very poor during foggy conditions. The sea surface temperature remains at a warm 29°C, and no severe weather warnings have been issued for the area.
The forecast for various coastal areas includes fluctuations in wind patterns and sea conditions. On the West Coast, southwest to northwest winds are expected to range from Beaufort scale 3 to 5 in the afternoon, with the state of the sea being slight. During the night and morning, the wind will shift to northwest to northeast, with the sea becoming smooth to slight.
Similarly, the South Coast will experience southwest to west winds, reaching Beaufort scale 5 locally, with slight sea conditions in the afternoon. As the night progresses, winds will decrease to 3 to 4, and the sea state will transition from slight to smooth near the coast. By morning, south to southwest winds will prevail, maintaining smooth to slight sea conditions.
On the East Coast, afternoon winds will be south to southwest, occasionally reaching Beaufort scale 5, with smooth to slight seas. Overnight, the winds will shift gradually from southwest to northwest, maintaining smooth to slight conditions through the morning.
The North Coast is expected to see similar patterns, with southwest to northwest winds in the afternoon and slight sea conditions. As the night progresses, the winds will transition to southeast to southwest, eventually settling into southwest to northwest by morning, with smooth to slight sea conditions expected throughout the period.