A yellow weather warning for isolated severe thunderstorms has been in effect since 2am, as unsettled conditions continue to affect Cyprus.
According to the latest forecast, storms have already begun affecting parts of the western half of the island at intervals, with further areas expected to experience the weather from midday onwards.
Rainfall intensity is expected to reach between 35mm and 55mm per hour, while hail is also possible. During thunderstorms, wind gusts could reach 7 to 8 Beaufort.
The warning will remain in force until 6pm.
Videos show heavy rainfall across the island
Users on social media have begun sharing footage of the heavy rainfall affecting parts of Cyprus, including members of the ‘Weather Lovers’ group.
The videos show the impact of the unsettled weather as showers and thunderstorms move across the island.
Rain and thunderstorms expected to continue
A low-pressure system centred over the Aegean Sea is moving south-eastwards and affecting the region, according to the meteorological forecast.
Today, the weather will be mainly cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms expected at intervals. The storms will initially affect the western half of Cyprus before gradually spreading to other areas.
Hail is possible during thunderstorms.
Winds will generally blow from south-easterly to south-westerly directions, initially light to moderate at 3 to 4 Beaufort. Along the coast, they may temporarily strengthen to 4 to 5 Beaufort. During thunderstorms, wind direction may change, with gusts reaching 7 to 8 Beaufort.
The sea will generally be slightly rough.
Temperatures are expected to reach around 25°C inland and across the southern and eastern parts of the island, 23°C in the west and north, and 14°C in the highest mountain areas.
Unsettled conditions to persist into Thursday
Tonight, the weather will remain mainly cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms expected initially along the coast before gradually extending to other areas. Hail is possible during thunderstorms.
Winds will continue to blow mainly from south-easterly to south-westerly directions. They will be light to moderate inland and in the mountains, at 3 to 4 Beaufort, while coastal areas will experience moderate to strong winds of 4 to 5 Beaufort, occasionally reaching strong levels. Gusts during thunderstorms could again reach 7 to 8 Beaufort.
Minimum temperatures are expected to fall to around 15°C inland, 16°C along the coast and 7°C in the highest mountain areas.
On Thursday, the weather will remain mainly cloudy, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms. Some storms may be intense or prolonged, while winds are expected to strengthen, particularly in coastal areas.
On Friday and Saturday, periods of increased cloud cover may bring isolated showers, mainly in the mountains.
Temperatures are expected to dip slightly on Thursday before remaining relatively stable through Saturday. They will continue to be below the seasonal average.
