Nicosia, Cyprus. The met office on Wednesday issued a yellow weather warning for heavy isolated thunderstorms expected to hit the island on Thursday.
Weather warning
According to the warning, unstable weather conditions will prevail across the island between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Affected areas
During this period, thunderstorms and hail are expected to affect mountainous areas, inland areas and the east of the island.
Rainfall
The precipitation rate is locally likely to exceed 35 millimetres per hour.
