Expect ‘major storm, heavy rains’, MaltaWeather warns

MaltaWeather has warned that an intense low pressure system is expected to settle over the Maltese Islands over the next few days.

According to weather forecasters, the public may expect heavy rain showers, thunder and hail.

"Any rain showers may be accompanied by strong winds and flooding is possible in the usual low-lying areas," MaltaWeather warns.

This situation is expected to last till Sunday which will be marked by a force 7 wind turning southwesterly at times.

MaltaWeatherSite provides detailed weather forecasts including a detailed 7-day marine weather forecast, a live weather webcam and a hazardous weather outlook for the next seven days on www.maltaweathersite.com.