The weather in Cyprus will be unsettled. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning. This means there will be strong atmospheric disturbance. The bad weather will start Tuesday night. It will continue through Wednesday. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected. Residents should prepare for this. Hail may also fall with the storms. The warning starts at 10 p.m. on December 30th. It ends at 10 p.m. on December 31st.
A lot of rain is forecast. Some areas could get over 55 millimetres of rain. This is a large amount in 24 hours. Localised flooding is a risk. This is especially true in low areas. Strong winds are also expected. The wind will be force 5 to 6. Coastal areas might have stronger winds. These could reach force 7. Gusts may be very strong. Seas will be rough. This is dangerous for boats.
After the storm, Thursday will be partly cloudy. There might be some showers. Friday and Saturday should be fine. However, some clouds may appear. Temperatures will drop on Friday. It will feel colder after the storm.
Snow or sleet is expected in the mountains. This will happen in the Troodos mountains. Inland temperatures will be around 16 degrees Celsius. Coastal areas will be warmer, about 18 degrees Celsius. In the mountains, it will be colder. Temperatures will be near 4 degrees Celsius. The yellow warning helps people prepare. It provides important information for safety.