A surfer entering the water at Golden Bay yesterday, ahead of anticipated gale-force winds, which are expected to hit Malta over the weekend. According to a Meteorological Office spokesman, the wind force will peak tonight, reaching a maximum of Force 8, and drop tomorrow morning, only to pick up again on Sunday evening. Waves are expected to reach 5.5 metres in height. Showers are expected to persist throughout today and tomorrow.

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