Intense weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, snowfall and gusty winds have been prevailing in Greece for days due to the bad weather "Diomedes" that has been "sweeping" the country for the last 24 hours.
As of today, the low barometer of "Diomedes", centered in Crete, is moving slowly eastwards and is also affecting Cyprus with the Cyprus Meteorological Service issuing a yellow warning for prolonged showers and locally heavy thunderstorms effective from 6am.
Speaking to the Cyprus Times, the Director of the Meteorological Service, Cleanthis Nicolaides explained that these are phenomena which will be effective for up to two days-that is, until Thursday evening[/B] which, however, may prevail until the following days.
In particular, as Mr. Nicolaides, in Cyprus, the bad weather "Diomedes" is not expected beyond the above, to bring extreme weather phenomena - as we see prevailing in Greece - as the phenomena that will prevail on our island will be merely affected by "Diomedes".
"The yellow warning that has been issued and lasts until tomorrow night concerns the weather phenomena affected by the low barometric pressure caused by Diomede, but we are not expected to have the same degree of phenomena as in Greece," he said.
He also noted that rainfall and thunderstorms in Cyprus may continue in the coming days and it is very likely that the warning that has been issued will be renewed, but will not be affected by "Diomedes" which will "bid us farewell" tomorrow evening.
Where did the bad weather "Diomede"
Referring to the name of the bad weather currently in force, Mr. Nicolaides explained that it is a decision made through the process of naming extreme weather systems affecting the Eastern Mediterranean.
Historically, Diomedes was one who had divine thinking and was advised by Zeus. He was a hero of Greek mythology and king of Argos, known mainly for his participation in the Trojan War. He was the son of Tydeus and Dipylus. In Homer's Iliad, Diomedes is considered the second best warrior of the Achaeans along with Ajax. He was the nephew of Heracles and a good friend of Odysseus.
The three of them were the favourite heroes of the goddess Athena. According to Virgil's Aeneid, Diomedes was one of the warriors who invaded Troy using the Trojan Horse.
Detailed weather forecast for the next few days
Today the weather will be mainly cloudy and partly cloudy, with localised showers at times, gradually in most areas, and isolated thunderstorms. On the higher peaks of the Troodos or locally in the higher mountains it will snow at times. Locally the phenomena are likely to be prolonged or intense. Thin dust observed will gradually subside. Winds will initially be south to southwest, moderate and locally strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort, but in the windward mountains and on the northwestern coast, up to very strong, 5 to 6 Beaufort. In the afternoon it will become southwest to west, light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort in the leeward areas and up to strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort in the onshore areas. The sea will be slightly choppy to choppy on the leeward side, but choppy on the leeward side, but choppy to choppy in the morning. Temperatures will rise to around 17 degrees inland, around 19 degrees on the coast and around 7 degrees in the higher mountains.
Tonight the weather will be partly cloudy and partly cloudy, with localised showers and isolated thunderstorms expected, mainly in the western half of the island. Locally, in the higher mountains, snowfall is expected. Winds will be mainly southwest to west, light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort, and occasionally in the west up to strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort. The sea will become a little rough, in the south and east, but on the rest of the coast up to rough. Temperatures will drop to around 6 degrees inland, around 10 degrees on the coast and around zero in the higher mountains, where frost will form.
On Thursday the weather will be partly cloudy and partly cloudy, with localised showers at times, gradually in most areas, and isolated thunderstorms. On the higher peaks of the Troodos or locally in the higher mountains it will snow at times. Locally the phenomena are likely to be prolonged or even intense. In the evening the weather is expected to gradually improve.
On Friday the weather will be mainly clear, with locally increasing clouds at times. In the afternoon, isolated light showers are likely to occur in areas south of the Troodos mountain range or light snowfall, locally in the higher mountains. On Saturday, the weather will be mainly clear, with scattered clouds at times.
Temperatures are expected to fall gradually until Friday, to be just below average, with a slight rise on Saturday.
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