Yellow weather warning issued for island-wide storms and cold temperatures

The meteorological office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the entire island due to expected storm activity. Initial warnings were in effect from Sunday morning, with a subsequent alert active from 7pm on Sunday until 8am on Monday. Forecasts indicate strong thunderstorms characterized by rainfall ranging from 35 to 55 millimeters per hour. Hail and strong winds reaching 7 Beaufort are anticipated, with potential gusts exceeding this speed during storms. Temperatures are expected to remain four to seven degrees below the seasonal average, fluctuating between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius. Meteorological projections include the possibility of snow or sleet on the highest mountain peaks in Troodos. Conditions are expected to stabilize by Monday afternoon, though temperatures will remain cooler than normal for this period.