Cyprus is under a yellow weather warning until 5pm today, Thursday, as isolated strong thunderstorms, possible hail and powerful wind gusts are expected across the island.
The Meteorological Department issued the warning for the period between 9am and 5pm. Storms are expected to develop initially over the western half of Cyprus before spreading to other areas.
Hail is very likely during thunderstorms, while wind gusts could reach 7 to 8 Beaufort.
Rain and thunderstorms expected across Cyprus
The weather will be mostly cloudy today, with localised rain and isolated thunderstorms.
Winds will blow mainly from the southwest at 4 to 5 Beaufort, becoming temporarily strong to very strong in some areas at 5 to 6 Beaufort.
During thunderstorms, winds may change direction and strengthen, with gusts reaching 7 to 8 Beaufort.
The sea will be slightly rough and locally rough.
Temperatures will reach around 23°C inland and along the coast, while temperatures in the highest mountain areas will remain around 12°C.
Weather forecast for tonight
Tonight, the weather will become partly cloudy, although isolated showers cannot be ruled out, particularly along the coast.
Winds will initially blow mainly from the southwest to west at 4 to 5 Beaufort before gradually shifting to the southwest to northwest and weakening to 3 to 4 Beaufort.
The sea will remain slightly rough and locally rough.
Temperatures will fall to around 12°C inland and along the coast, and around 4°C in the highest mountain areas.
More showers possible over the weekend
On Friday and Saturday, increased local cloud cover is expected at intervals, potentially bringing isolated showers.
On Sunday, locally increased cloud cover may produce isolated showers or thunderstorms, mainly around midday.
Temperatures are expected to rise slightly over the coming days, returning to around the seasonal average.
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