The Cyprus Department of Meteorology issued on Thursday a new yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms, in effect from 11.00am today until 7.00pm on Friday (local time). Isolated heavy thunderstorms at times are expected to affect the island, the warning says. In storm hail is expected, while winds may be variable and strengthening. Precipitation rate is expected to range between 35 and 55 millimeters per hour. Source: Cyprus News Agency