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Orange warning issued for severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening

Cyprus Mail · 2026-10-13

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• What happened: Orange warning issued for severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening An orange weather warning for severe thunderstorms will be in effect from Wednesday evening until early Thursday morning, the Meteorological Service said on Tuesday. The warning will run from 7pm on Wednesday until 5am on Thursday, as a low-pressure syste... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

An orange weather warning for severe thunderstorms will be in effect from Wednesday evening until early Thursday morning, the Meteorological Service said on Tuesday.

The warning will run from 7pm on Wednesday until 5am on Thursday, as a low-pressure system is expected to affect the region.

Rainfall intensity is forecast to reach between 55 and 70 millimetres per hour, with strong wind gusts and possible hail during thunderstorms.

Winds are expected to be variable during the storms, with conditions potentially becoming severe.

Dina covers local news for the Cyprus Mail, bringing an international perspective shaped by her experiences living in Lebanon and Cyprus, and traveling across Europe and the Middle East. When she’s not reporting, Dina coaches aspiring authors and devours books.

Source: Cyprus Mail
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