Thunderstorms and hail possible across Cyprus on Friday
Unstable weather is expected from noon, with mountain and inland areas plus the north and southeast coasts most exposed. Storms could bring hail and sharp gusts.
According to the Cyprus Mail, Friday's weather turns unsettled from around midday, with scattered rain and isolated storms developing over the mountains, the interior and the northern and southeastern coastal areas. Some of those storms may produce hail.
Morning hours will see patchy cloud and a few showers near the coast. Winds start light to moderate from the northeast and southeast, shifting to westerly and northwesterly in the west, though storm cells can whip them up briefly to 5–6 Beaufort with stronger gusts. Thermometers should reach about 23C inland and on the coast, and roughly 13C at higher elevations.
The weekend brings calmer spells: Saturday mixes sunshine with cloud and isolated rain mainly over the eastern half around midday and the afternoon, while Sunday and Monday look largely fine, with a chance of afternoon showers in the mountains. Temperatures hold steady on Saturday, then slip slightly from Sunday to a touch below the seasonal norm.
What it means for residents
Short-lived but intense storms can disrupt the afternoon in several districts, so a little planning goes a long way.
- On the road: hail and sudden gusts make mountain and inland routes slippery and reduce visibility — allow extra time or postpone trips if a cell is overhead.
- At home: secure loose items on balconies and pergolas, and check drainage before the rain arrives.
- Outdoors: if you hear thunder while walking or working outside, move to shelter and stay off exposed high ground.
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