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Weather Deterioration and Yellow Warning for Rain and Storms

Published January 27, 2026, 10:11
Weather Deterioration and Yellow Warning for Rain and Storms

The Cyprus Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for a combination of rain and isolated thunderstorms, valid from 6:00 PM today until 8:00 AM tomorrow. The rain and thunderstorms will affect the island intermittently, starting from the west and extending to the other areas. In the event of a thunderstorm, there is a possibility of hail and strengthening winds. The intensity of the rain may reach locally 35-55 millimeters per hour. In addition, low pressure is expected to worsen the weather temporarily. The snow height at Troodos is already 16 centimeters. Dust will be suspended in the atmosphere, with concentrations increasing intermittently. The forecast for the next few days predicts cloudy weather with local rain and thunderstorms, as well as a possibility of snow in the mountains. Temperatures will range around 15 degrees Celsius in coastal areas and inland, while in the higher mountains they will drop to around 6 degrees Celsius, with a possibility of frost.