The met office issued a yellow warning on Tuesday as Storm Erminio moves east from Sicily, bringing rain and isolated storms across Cyprus.

The alert is in effect from 6pm on Wednesday until 11am on Thursday.

Rain and storms are expected to start in Paphos, with winds reaching 50 km/hr.

Wednesday will see showers mainly in Paphos and Troodos, which will worsen in the late afternoon.

Temperatures will reach 19C in Nicosia and Limassol, 21C in Paphos and Kyrenia, and 15C in Troodos.

Overnight, rain is set to intensify, with temperatures falling to 11C in Nicosia 15C in Larnaca, and 8C in Troodos.

Thursday will start with isolated rain and storms, with weather improving by midday.

Friday may bring occasional showers, while Saturday will begin clear but could see isolated rain or storms in Troodos as well as Famagusta.

The met office urged the public to prepare for strong winds, localised flooding, and hazardous driving conditions.