Heavy storms and hail heading for Cyprus — yellow warning in force Thursday

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow weather warning for severe thunderstorms, hail and strengthening winds on Thursday, valid from 11:00 to 18:00. Isolated intense storms are expected to affect the island during the warning period, with rainfall rates of between 35 and 55 millimetres per hour forecast. Hail is expected during thunderstorms, and […]

18 Mar, 05:29 — 18 Mar, 17:11

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Severe weather conditions, including heavy storms and hail, can pose significant risks to public safety, infrastructure, and daily activities. Issuing warnings helps residents prepare and take necessary precautions to mitigate potential hazards.

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The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather warning for Cyprus.
Severe weather, including storms, hail, and strong winds, is expected.
The warning is in effect for Thursday.

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A yellow weather warning is in force for Thursday.

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The warning is valid from 11:00 to 18:00 on Thursday.

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Isolated intense storms are expected.

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Wednesday will start overcast with rain in the afternoon and high dust concentrations.

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Specific validity times for the yellow warning (11:00 to 18:00 on Thursday)

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Broader forecast for rain, snow, and strong winds until the end of the week, including Wednesday's weather and dust concentrations

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in-cypruscentercenterurgent—factual reporting of weather warning details

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Coverage leans: balanced

Both outlets present factual, weather-related information without any discernible political lean, focusing on public safety and meteorological forecasts.

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cyprus-mail15h ago

Rain, snow and strong winds till the end of the week

Wednesday starts off overcast, with rain expected in the afternoon, along with high concentrations of dust. Winds will be a northeast to southeast gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, however in the afternoon they will turn into a moderate to fresh breeze of 4 to 5 Beaufort, and locally a strong breeze […]

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