Orange alert warns of thunderstorms in Paphos, Limassol and parts of Larnaca
Civil Defence sent a CY-ALERT notification on Wednesday afternoon warning of strong thunderstorms, gusty winds and possible hail, with an orange warning lasting until 5am Thursday.
Paphos, Cyprus. An orange weather warning issued via CY-ALERT on Wednesday afternoon advised residents of strong thunderstorms, gusty winds and possible hail. Civil Defence said the notification reached residents across the Paphos and Limassol districts and parts of the Larnaca district at 1.47pm.
Warning period and expected conditions
The orange alert runs from 3pm Wednesday to 5am Thursday.
The notification said a low-pressure system bringing strong thunderstorms was expected to affect the specified areas. It warned of variable winds, with strong gusts during thunderstorms, and possible hail.
Rainfall is forecast at 55 to 70 millimetres per hour.
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