Cyprus weather service issues yellow storm alert for Tuesday afternoon
The Meteorological Department has flagged isolated severe thunderstorms between 1pm and 6pm, with the mountains, inland districts and the northwest most at risk.
Cyprus is under a yellow-level weather alert on Tuesday, as the Department of Meteorology warns of scattered heavy thunderstorms. The warning, numbered 65, runs from 1pm until 6pm, according to CYMET.
The mountains, the interior and the island's northwest are the areas most likely to be affected. Hail is possible, winds will shift direction and pick up strength, and rainfall could reach roughly 35 millimetres per hour in some spots.
Forecasters expect unsettled conditions to linger until Wednesday, with Tuesday starting off with extra cloud along the west and north coasts before turning largely overcast. Daytime highs should reach about 28C inland and on the coast, dropping to 17C in the higher mountains, while Wednesday brings more showers or storms, mostly over the mountains and inland.
What it means for residents
A six-hour storm window in the middle of the afternoon is worth planning around, especially for anyone whose day involves mountain roads or outdoor work.
- Driving: sudden downpours and hail can cut visibility fast, so allow extra time and keep distance on the Nicosia–Troodos and northwest routes.
- Outdoors: move plant pots, awnings and anything loose indoors, and postpone mountain walks or cycling until the alert lifts at 6pm.
- At home: check gutters and balconies drain freely, and unplug sensitive electronics if lightning moves close.
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