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Yellow Warning for Strong Winds Up to 8 Beaufort

Published January 8, 2026, 19:19

The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for strong winds that will affect Cyprus from 8:00 AM on Friday until 10:00 PM on the same day. The winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, with an intensity of 6 to 7 Beaufort, and locally reaching 8 Beaufort. Simultaneously, a cold air mass is expected with rains, which will be more intense in the west and north. Snow is expected in the higher mountains. The weather will remain unstable on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with local rains and possible thunderstorms.