Yellow weather warning issued for Cyprus

The Cyprus Meteorological Service has issued a yellow weather warning for the island. Reports provide conflicting information regarding the nature of the alert, with one source indicating heavy rain and thunderstorms with precipitation potentially exceeding 55 mm/h, while another suggests extreme heat with temperatures reaching up to 40°C in inland areas. The first report mentions an active warning until 18:00, whereas the second specifies a timeframe of 14:00 to 16:30 on July 16. Temperatures are reported to range from 2°C in the mountains to 14°C in other areas according to the first source, while the second source notes highs of 30°C in the Troodos mountains and up to 40°C inland. The first report advises residents in mountainous regions to prepare for snow or sleet. Meteorological conditions are expected to stabilize by the following Monday. The public is advised to exercise caution in exposed, mountainous, and forested areas.