Orange Weather Alert: Thunderstorm warning issued for Tuesday

The Cyprus Met Office has issued an orange alert for Tuesday warning that isolated heavy thunderstorms are expected to affect area.

In these storms the rain intensity may exceed 55 millimetres per hour while hail is also likely, it said.

The alert is in force from 12 noon to 6 pm today.

In an explanation accompanying the orange alert the Met Office said” 

Be prepared for severe thunderstorms causing significant impact and protect yourself from lightning. Damage to property and trees may occur. Flash flooding, wind gusts and hail are possible. Transport and outdoor activities disruption can be expected.

Source: In-Cyprus