Cyprus storms moved up: orange warning starts at 3pm Wednesday
The met department has brought forward its severe storm warning by four hours, with heavy rain, hail and gusty winds expected until early Thursday morning.
The met department has revised its orange alert for severe storms, as reported by Cyprus Mail, moving the start time four hours earlier — to 3pm on Wednesday. The warning now runs until 5am on Thursday, whereas the original notice had set the onset at 7pm.
A barometric low is driving the unsettled conditions. Forecasters warn of shifting winds with strong gusts, possible hail, and rainfall rates of 55 to 70 millimetres per hour during the worst of the weather.
What it means for residents
The earlier start means the afternoon commute and school pickup hours fall inside the alert window, not after it, so plans made on the original timing need adjusting.
- Roads: Heavy rain at 55–70 mm/h can flood low-lying streets and underpasses quickly — allow extra time and avoid known trouble spots.
- Property: Gusty winds and hail may damage awnings, solar water heaters and balconies; secure loose items before 3pm.
- Timing: Conditions should ease by 5am Thursday, so outdoor work and early errands are better pushed to later in the day.
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