Cyprus Meteorological Department issues weather warnings

The Meteorological Department of the Republic of Cyprus issued a series of yellow weather warnings between July 16 and July 18, 2024. The warnings primarily concerned extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 40°C in the interior, 34°C to 35°C on the southern and eastern coasts, 31°C to 32°C on the western coast, and 28°C to 30°C in the Troodos mountains. Conflicting reports were identified regarding weather conditions, with one source mentioning a separate warning for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and snow in mountainous regions with temperatures dropping to 14°C. The standard heat warnings were scheduled for afternoon periods, specifically between 13:00 and 16:00 or 14:00 and 16:30. Health officials advised residents to take precautions during the high-temperature periods. These warnings indicate that temperatures remained consistently above seasonal norms throughout the period. The conflicting report regarding precipitation was noted as an outlier in the provided documentation.