Nicosia the meteorological department has upgraded its warning:00 pm on Tuesday, December 9, however, an orange warning has been issued for areas considered most vulnerable, which will be in effect from 7:00 p.m. tonight until 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, December 10.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the Meteorological Department warns that a combination of rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected to affect mainly south and east areas and probably north and mountainous areas. It is added that storm hail is likely while surface wind will be variable with strong gusts. The precipitation rate is expected to range between 55 and 70 millimeters per hour, while total precipitation is expected around 70 millimeters within 6 hours, the warning concludes.