clouds and rain on the heights and the east, sun in the west

Despite the distance that separates Bheki from Reunion, the first cloud masses of the strong tropical storm are the cause of the deterioration of the weather, during the night and this Wednesday morning, in the east of the department, writes Météo-France Reunion. These showers mainly affect the perimeter of the volcano, Takamaka and the coastline between Sainte-Rose and Saint-André. The West and the South are enjoying sunny weather.

This afternoon, clouds, accompanied by showers, extend inland and overflow towards the northern, northwest, western and southern slopes. “The sun resists well in ventilated areas. The South-East corner remains wetter. The increase in showers in the evening is a harbinger of a rainy night in the South.specify the meteorologists.

The East-South-East flow is strengthening. The fastest gusts average 55 km/h along the East Coast, on the peaks and along the wild South. They reach 75 km/h this afternoon from Saint-Joseph to Saint-Pierre. More modest squalls are expected towards Plaine-des-Galets.

Temperatures will drop along the South-East and East coast (27 to 29°C). The mercury is expected to rise again to 31°C at the edge of the Ermitage-les-Bains lagoon. Thermometers will display 25 to 26°C in the cirques, 19 at Maïdo and 17°C at Pas de Bellecombe-Jacob.

The sea is not very rough this morning and will become rough in the afternoon from Grande-Chaloupe to Pointe-au-Sel. On the other hand, it is choppy to strong in other sectors. An easterly swell of 2 meters amplifying to 2.50 m, then 3 meters will surge from Saint-Joseph to Sainte-Rose, but also along the east coast. Sea trips should be prohibited for the next 48 hours, at least.

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