A yellow warning for isolated severe thunderstorms has been in force across Cyprus since 1pm on Friday, with rain and hail already recorded in several parts of the island. The warning remains in place until 5pm and mainly affects mountain, southern and eastern areas.
Details of the yellow warning
According to the information released, rainfall intensity could reach between 35 and 50 millimetres an hour.
Hail cannot be ruled out, and strong, variable winds are expected during the storms.
Rain and hail recorded across the island
Members of the online group “Kairofiloi Kyprou” (Cyprus Weather Lovers) have been posting footage of the conditions in different parts of Cyprus. Videos shared on social media show heavy rain and hail.
The public is urged to take particular care, especially while storms are under way, because of the risk of heavy rain, hail and strong winds.
Afternoon forecast
According to the Department of Meteorology, an area of low pressure is temporarily affecting the region.
In the afternoon, skies will be mostly cloudy in places, with local rain and isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the mountains, inland and in the southeast. Hail and strong gusts of wind are possible during storms.
Winds will be northeasterly to easterly, light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort, and the sea will be slightly rough.
Tonight’s forecast
In the evening, skies will become partly cloudy, with a chance of isolated showers, mainly over the mountains or in the west.
Winds will be mainly northwesterly to northeasterly, generally light, 3 Beaufort, and the sea will be up to slightly rough.
Temperatures will fall to 12 degrees inland, around 15 degrees on the coast and 6 degrees in the high mountains.
