Independent weather forecasters FirstMalta.com are predicting a thunderstorm over the Maltese islands later today Thursday 18 October, with the highest chance being between 2pm and midnight.
This thunderstorm is expected to form close to our islands and move towards us mainly due to meteorological instability present over the Central Mediterranean caused by a low pressure system over Tunisia and Algeria which is moving towards us.
Risks exist for hail, flooding (especially in usual places) and wind gusts
ESTOFEX, the highly respected European Storm Forecast this morning placed Malta in a risk level 2. Level 3 is the highest and worst level for severe weather issued by this center.
Strong Winds will reach us from the East South East, thus motorists are being advised to avoid parking their vehicles very close to the coast especially on the Eastern Coast whilst anyone planning outdoor activities or work especially at heights is advised to monitor the weather situation closely and take all necessary precautions.