The island of Cyprus is getting ready for many days of very bad weather. A strong storm called Byron is coming to the region. Weather experts are telling everyone to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms. There will also be snow on the highest mountains. The bad weather will start on Friday evening and get worse over the weekend. Officials may need to send out official danger warnings.
The storm is currently affecting Greece and will reach Cyprus by Friday night. At first, there will be a little rain in some places. But by Saturday afternoon, the rain will be everywhere and there will be thunderstorms. These storms could continue into Saturday evening.
The winds will become very strong, especially near the coast. This will make the sea very rough and dangerous for boats. At the same time, temperatures will drop a lot. By Monday, it will be much colder than usual for this time of year. Because of the cold, rain will turn to snow on the Troodos mountains on Saturday night. This could make mountain roads difficult to use.
Officials are watching the situation closely. They will probably issue a yellow or orange weather warning soon. This means people should be very careful. The heavy rain could cause floods and make it hard to see. The mix of wind, rain, and snow will make travel dangerous in many areas.
The storm will not finish after the weekend. The bad weather will likely continue on Monday and may last for much of next week. People should tie down or bring inside any loose objects outside. They should also avoid unnecessary travel, especially to the mountains. Everyone should listen for updates from the weather department. Cyprus must prepare for a long and serious weather event.