Yellow weather warning for storms on Sunday

Yellow weather warning for storms on Sunday

The met office on Saturday evening issued a yellow weather warning for storms on Sunday.The warning will be in place between 11am and 6pm, with the met office forecasting “isolated strong storms”, mostly inland and in the mountains. Hailstones will be possible, while strong winds are also expected. Between 35 and 55 millimetres of rain … Read more

Hottest June since 1991, orange warning

Hottest June since 1991, orange warning

Cyprus recorded the hottest June in 23 years, with inland temperatures reaching an infernal 43.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, and expected to rise further to a record 44C on Thursday. The Met Office issued an Orange Alert saying that maximum temperatures on Thursday are expected to reach around 43-44 degrees Celsius over the central plain … Read more

Yellow warning for high temperatures and red alert for forest fires

Yellow warning for high temperatures and red alert for forest fires

The Met Office issued a yellow warning for extreme high temperatures on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach around 42 degrees Celsius in inland areas. The forestry department also announced a red alert for the risk of forest fires erupting and spreading on the same day. People are advised to exercise caution during outdoor activities to prevent fires.

Yellow weather warning for heatwave

Yellow weather warning for heatwave

– A mini-heatwave is forecasted to last at least over the next three days in Cyprus.
– A yellow weather warning is in effect from 2:30pm until 3:30pm.
– Temperatures will reach 40C inland, 34C on the south and east coasts, 31C on the remaining coasts, and 30C in the higher mountains.
– Winds will be light and variable, up to 4 Beaufort, with a complete absence of wind at times during midday hours.

Pakistan temperatures cross 52 C in heatwave

Pakistan temperatures cross 52 C in heatwave

Temperatures in Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh rose above 52 degrees Celsius, the highest reading of the summer and close to the country’s record high.

Cyprus ready for wildfire season, says agriculture minister

Cyprus ready for wildfire season, says agriculture minister

Fact: The primary focus of the exercise was to assess the effectiveness of the national firefighting strategy ‘Hephaestus’ for large forest fire suppression.

Weather on Thursday mainly fine

Weather on Thursday mainly fine

The weather outlook for Thursday in Cyprus is generally fair with scattered clouds. Winds will be light and variable, but may intensify in the afternoon in the southwest region. Sea conditions will range from smooth to slight. Inland temperatures are expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius, coastal areas around 27 degrees Celsius, and mountainous regions around 19 degrees Celsius. Dust in the atmosphere is anticipated from Friday onwards.