Cyprus braces for rain and thunderstorms as low pressure lingers until Friday
Low pressure will bring cloud, rain and thunderstorms to Cyprus until Friday, with hail possible during storms and a high of 34C inland, the met department says.
Low pressure will affect Cyprus until Friday, bringing increased cloud and a chance of rain and thunderstorms, the met department said on Thursday, as reported by Cyprus Mail.
Clouds will build through the afternoon, with isolated rain and thunderstorms, mainly over the mountains and inland. Hail is possible during storms.
Temperatures will reach 34C inland, 30C on the west coast, 32C elsewhere and 26C in the higher mountains.
Overnight, local rain and isolated thunderstorms will develop, first in the west and north before spreading to other areas. Some storms may be locally intense, with hail and strong gusts.
Friday will stay mainly cloudy, with intermittent rain and isolated storms before conditions improve by late afternoon. Saturday and Sunday will be mainly clear, though isolated afternoon rain or storms may still occur in mountainous areas.
Temperatures will drop below average on Friday before rising gradually over the weekend.
What it means for residents
Unsettled weather over the next two days is likely to affect daily routines, especially for anyone driving or spending time outdoors.
- On the roads: Heavy downpours and hail can reduce visibility and make mountain and inland routes slippery, so allow extra time and drive carefully.
- Outdoors: If you have plans in the mountains or inland, keep an eye on the sky and be ready to move indoors when storms roll in.
- At home: Strong gusts may move loose items on balconies and terraces, so secure anything that could be blown around.
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