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Strong Winds and Rolling Debris in Cyprus: Yellow Alert in Effect

Published January 1, 2026, 15:41
Strong Winds and Rolling Debris in Cyprus: Yellow Alert in Effect

Strong winds, reaching up to 7 Beaufort, are battering Cyprus, with particular intensity in Nicosia. The Department of Meteorology has issued a Yellow Alert valid until 6:00 PM on New Year's Day. The strong winds have carried large balls of dry grass onto major roads, creating hazardous conditions for drivers. Citizens are urged to be particularly careful, as gusts can cause the movement of objects and vegetation. The weather forecast indicates that the winds are expected to weaken late Thursday afternoon. The afternoon will see locally increased cloud cover with the possibility of isolated showers. The sea will be moderately to very rough. For the evening, the weather will be partly cloudy with northwesterly winds gradually weakening. The temperature will drop significantly, around 3 degrees Celsius inland, 8 degrees Celsius on the coast, and minus 2 degrees Celsius in the mountains. A warning is in place for the possibility of frost forming in mountainous and potentially sheltered plain areas, especially in the interior and southeast. Drivers are advised to be particularly careful due to slippery roads.