Dust Persists as Stormy Weather With Thunderstorms and Hail Approaches

Overcast conditions and elevated dust levels continue to affect the island, while rain, thunderstorms and possible hail are forecast from Monday, followed by a temperature drop on Tuesday.

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Dust remains present in the atmosphere, keeping conditions subdued across the island, while a change in the weather pattern is approaching. A low-pressure system is expected to bring rain, isolated thunderstorms and possible hail, with cooler temperatures forecast from Tuesday.

Atmospheric conditions and dust levels

A low-pressure system is set to affect the island temporarily on Monday. Dust will remain in the atmosphere, at times at increased levels, until Tuesday evening.

Weather conditions for today

Today’s weather will be mainly cloudy. During the morning hours, thin mist or fog may form, particularly over the eastern half of the island.

Winds will blow mainly from the north-east to south-east, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort, becoming strong at times in western areas later in the day, reaching 5 Beaufort. The sea will be slight to moderate.

Temperatures will rise to around 20°C inland and along the coasts, and to about 10°C in the higher mountain areas.

Conditions overnight

Tonight, conditions will remain mainly cloudy. During the early morning hours, isolated showers may occur in western areas.

Winds will blow mainly from the south-east, later turning south-west, light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. The sea will remain slight to moderate.

Temperatures will fall to around 10°C inland, approximately 13°C along the coasts and about 6°C in the higher mountain areas.

Outlook for the coming days

On Monday, localised rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected, mainly after midday. During thunderstorms, hail is possible.

On Tuesday, locally increased cloud cover is expected, which may initially produce isolated showers in western areas. On Wednesday, the weather is forecast to be mainly clear.

Temperature trend

Temperatures are expected to fall on Tuesday, returning to levels close to the seasonal average.

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