Nicosia, Cyprus. A yellow weather warning for severe thunderstorms and possible hail will take effect across parts of Cyprus on Saturday, with conditions expected to intensify from late morning through the afternoon. The met office said the warning will be in force from 11am until 5pm.
Areas expected to be most affected
The most severe conditions are forecast in Nicosia, Troodos and Famagusta, where localised thunderstorms may bring intense rainfall and hail.
Saturday forecast and temperatures
Saturday morning is expected to begin with generally cloudy conditions and isolated showers affecting coastal areas, particularly in Paphos, Limassol and Kyrenia. As temperatures rise through midday, showers and thunderstorms are forecast to expand inland and across higher ground.
Temperatures are expected to reach around 29C in Nicosia, 25C in Famagusta and Kyrenia, around 23C in Paphos and Limassol, and approximately 16C in Troodos.
Night conditions and outlook
Increased cloud cover is expected to persist during the night, with mist and fog likely to form in Nicosia and in Famagusta during the early hours of Sunday.
Rain is expected to continue into Sunday and Monday, with further isolated showers and thunderstorms forecast. Temperatures are expected to remain below seasonal averages through the beginning of next week following Saturday’s drop in daytime temperatures.
How will the yellow warning affect your area on Saturday?
