Daily Brief

Cyprus wrapped up a hot, stormy day: the island high hit 34.8°C at Pareklisia, under an orange thunderstorm warning from the Department of Meteorology in force until 18:59, with rain rates up to 55–70mm an hour and hail. Two stations logged rain in the last 24 hours, and last night was tropical at 5 stations. Tomorrow looks calmer and dry: Nicosia and Limassol reach 32°C (feels 33°C), Larnaca 34°C (feels 34°C), Paphos 31°C, Polis Chrysochous 33°C, and Paralimni & Protaras 31°C, all with 3% or less rain chance. Troodos stays cool near 22°C. UV runs 7 to 8 island-wide, so protect your skin at midday. The sea remains inviting, around 28 to 29°C from Larnaca to Paphos, with gentle waves under 1.5 metres.

An orange thunderstorm warning is in force across Cyprus today, from 10:00 to 18:59 local time: the Department of Meteorology expects heavy rain of 55-70mm an hour, hail and gusty winds. Rain chances are highest in Troodos (93%) and Limassol (85%), with Nicosia at 68% and Larnaca at 55%; Paphos at 30% and Polis Chrysochous at 33% look driest. Highs range from 19°C in Troodos to 30°C in Limassol and Larnaca, where it will feel like 36°C in Limassol. The sea stays warm for swimming, from 27.9°C off Limassol to 29.4°C off Larnaca, with light waves under a metre. Tomorrow turns hotter and calmer, with Larnaca reaching 34°C, Paralimni the mildest coast at 30°C, and Troodos cooler at 22°C.