Storms in Cyprus. Yellow warning for Friday afternoon.

Thunderstorms in Cyprus may bring heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow weather warning for Friday, November 6, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Cyprus time. The phenomena are expected to occur locally, primarily in the mountains and in the south and east of the island.

Rainfall during thunderstorms may reach 35 to 50 millimeters per hour. This warning is recommended when planning afternoon drives, walks, and excursions. However, it does not mean that equally heavy rainfall will occur simultaneously in all parts of Cyprus.

Storms in Cyprus. Where is the warning in effect?

The message indicates first of all mountainous areas and the southern and eastern regions of the islandIn these parts of Cyprus, severe storms may develop in some areas, accompanied by heavy rainfall.

The yellow warning covers four hours - from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday, November 6These are local times in Cyprus.

The local nature of these phenomena means that conditions can vary significantly, even within a small area. While heavy rainfall may occur in one location, it may be lighter or nonexistent in another.

Cyprus rainfall radar

Check the distribution and movement of precipitation on the map. The radar supplements the forecast but does not replace official weather warnings.

Map: Ventusky. Check the time of the data presented. Check the weather forecast for Cyprus

Heavy rain, possible hail and gusty winds

The forecast rainfall intensity is 35–50 millimeters per hourThis equates to 35–50 liters of water per square meter per hour if this rate were maintained for the entire time.

However, this does not indicate a uniform rainfall total for the entire island, nor does it indicate that each storm will last an hour. The parameter describes the intensity of the rainfall during the event.

Meteorologists also aren't ruling out the possibility of hail and strong wind gusts. Conditions can change rapidly during a storm, which is especially important for people outdoors and traveling by car.

Be careful when driving and traveling

In heavy rain, adjust your speed to visibility and road conditions, and increase your distance from the vehicle in front. Avoid driving through flooded areas if you can't judge the depth of the water.

Those planning a trip to the mountains should consider the possibility of a sudden change in weather. If a storm is approaching, it's best to avoid staying on exposed peaks and ridges and seek safe shelter.

The regions indicated in the alert are not a list of locations where storms will definitely occur. The warning identifies areas most at risk of more severe storms.

What's the weather like this weekend?

Friday's forecast from the Department of Meteorology predicts periodic cloudiness and the possibility of local rainfall during the afternoon hours for Saturday, mainly in the mountains and the southeast.

On Sunday, scattered showers are possible in the mountains. Monday is forecast to be mostly sunny. By Sunday, temperatures are expected to drop and be below average for this time of year.

Before your weekend trip, it's worth checking the next forecast update. The end time of the warning does not automatically mean the end of all precipitation.