Heavy rains hit Paphos, more expected (updated)

A yellow weather warning is in place as the Met Office on Monday warned of further heavy rains and thunderstorms after unsettled weather hit various parts of the island earlier in the morning.

Heavy rains hit Paphos coastal areas and some inland areas to the east, starting around 6.30 in the morning, with police warning drivers on the Limassol to Paphos highway to exercise caution after a downpour there.

The yellow weather warning remains in place until 6pm.

The weather is expected to be partly cloudy and humid throughout the morning with isolated rains while in the afternoon increasing clouds and showers will continue, with a chance of thunderstorms, including hail, especially in the mountains and the eastern half of the island.

Temperatures will rise to around 35C inland, 30C on the west and north coasts, 31C on the remaining coasts and 25C in the higher mountains, which is the normal level for this time of year.

Winds will be south-westerly to north-westerly, initially light to moderate, gradually gaining strength. Locally, on the south and east coasts, winds will be very strong. The sea will start off slightly rough, turning rougher in the afternoon.

Overnight, there will be locally increased clouds on the west and north coasts. Temperatures will to drop to 22C inland, 24C on the coasts and 17C in the higher mountains.

Isolated showers and possible brief storms are expected again on Tuesday afternoon in the mountains areas and on the west and north coasts. Temperatures will begin to rise again to above average for the season, reaching 38C in the interior, 34C on the south-east, east and north coasts, 32C on the remaining coasts, and 28C in the higher mountains.

On Wednesday and Thursday and Friday the weather will clear with temporarily increased clouds at times. Temperatures are not expected to change appreciably with only a slight drop expected by end of week.