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Weather Alert: Storms, Rain and Hail - Yellow Warning in Effect

Published March 20, 2026, 07:00
Weather Alert: Storms, Rain and Hail - Yellow Warning in Effect

A low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus, prompting a Yellow Warning from the Meteorological Department. The warning is valid from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Friday, March 20th, and concerns isolated strong thunderstorms, especially in the south and west. Hail is expected during the storms. Today, increased cloud cover will bring local showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly in the west, which will gradually become more intense. Snow or sleet is expected at the higher peaks of Troodos. Winds will be southwesterly, light to moderate, with temporary strengthening along the coasts. Tonight, the weather will remain mostly cloudy with local showers and isolated thunderstorms, with the possibility of intense phenomena in the west and south. Hail and snow/sleet are also expected in the mountains. Winds will be southwesterly to westerly, moderate, with strengthening in the west, south and locally eastern coasts. For Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the forecast predicts local showers and isolated thunderstorms, with the possibility of hail and snow at the higher points of Troodos. The temperature will remain stable, slightly below the average climatic values.