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Weather Warning Issued for Cyprus: Heavy Rain and Storms Expected

Published January 23, 2026, 14:33

The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for severe weather conditions that will affect Cyprus tonight and tomorrow. A combination of rain and isolated thunderstorms is expected, with the possibility of hail, and winds will change and strengthen. The intensity of the rain may reach locally 35-55 millimeters per hour. The warning is valid from 10:00 PM on Friday to 5:00 PM on Saturday. Initially, the phenomena will affect the west and gradually extend to the whole island. Dust will be suspended in the atmosphere, with the possibility of increased concentrations at intervals. Snow or sleet is expected in the higher mountains. The temperature will drop, reaching 9 degrees inland, 12 on the coast, and 4 in the mountains, where frost may form. Tomorrow, the weather will be mostly cloudy with local rain and thunderstorms. Improvement is expected from the afternoon. On Sunday, the weather will be partly cloudy with the possibility of isolated rain in the mountains. Deterioration is expected on Monday and Tuesday with rain and thunderstorms.