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Updated orange storm warning brings start forward to 3pm on Wednesday

The met department has revised its orange warning for severe storms to run from 3pm on Wednesday until 5am on Thursday, with strong gusts, possible hail and hourly rainfall of 55–70 millimetres.

Updated orange storm warning brings start forward to 3pm on Wednesday
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Nicosia, Cyprus. The met department has updated its orange warning for severe storms, bringing the start forward to 3pm on Wednesday from the previously announced 7pm. The warning remains in effect until 5am on Thursday.


Strong gusts and possible hail

According to the department, a barometric low bringing strong storms is expected to affect the area while the warning is in force.

Winds are forecast to vary during the storms, with strong gusts and the possibility of hail. The department expects rainfall totals of between 55 and 70 millimetres per hour.

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