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Yellow Warning for Strong Winds in Cyprus

Published January 1, 2026, 07:25
Yellow Warning for Strong Winds in Cyprus

The Cyprus Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for strong winds affecting the island from 9 am on New Year's Day until 6 pm. Winds will be westerly to northwesterly, ranging from 6 to 7 Beaufort, locally 7 Beaufort, with gusts potentially reaching 8 Beaufort. In addition, partly cloudy weather is expected with the possibility of rain, thunderstorms, and snow in the higher mountains. Temperatures will drop, reaching 3 degrees Celsius inland and -2 degrees Celsius in the higher mountains, with a chance of frost in mountainous and sheltered plain areas. The weather will remain similar until Sunday, with a gradual improvement from Friday.