Cyprus weather warning issued as storms and hail move across the island

Low barometric pressure originating from the Aegean has caused unstable weather conditions across Cyprus, characterized by local showers, isolated thunderstorms, and hail. The Meteorological Service issued a yellow weather warning effective for Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, covering coastal and inland regions as the front moves across the island.

Wind speeds are expected to reach near gale to gale force, measuring 7 to 8 on the Beaufort scale during active thunderstorms, while regular breezes will fluctuate between 4 and 5 Beaufort. Sea conditions are forecasted to be moderate to rough. Temperatures will see a downward trend, reaching highs of 23C inland and along the coast, and dropping to 4C in the highest mountain areas by Thursday night.

While showers are expected to continue through the end of the week, the current outlook indicates a temporary reduction in precipitation on Friday and Saturday, with clouds and isolated showers remaining present. Meteorologists expect a return of thunderstorms by Sunday noon as temperatures gradually climb back toward seasonal averages.