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Yellow Warning in Effect for Storms and Snow in Cyprus

Published December 31, 2025, 05:02
Yellow Warning in Effect for Storms and Snow in Cyprus

A Yellow Warning is in effect in Cyprus for storms, hail, and strong winds, valid from 10 PM Tuesday, December 30th, to 10 PM Wednesday, December 31st. The weather forecast predicts rain, isolated thunderstorms, and winds of 6 to 7 Beaufort, mainly in coastal and mountainous areas. Hail is possible during thunderstorms, with localized rainfall exceeding 55mm within 24 hours. Snow or sleet is expected on Mount Troodos. The weather will be influenced by low pressure and a strengthened wind field until Thursday. Today, winds will be southwesterly, strong to very strong, becoming southwesterly to northwesterly, moderate to strong tonight. Temperatures will range around 16 degrees Celsius inland, 18 degrees Celsius on the coast, and 4 degrees Celsius in the mountains. New Year's Day will see intermittent cloud cover with isolated showers, primarily in the western half of the island. Snow or sleet is expected on the higher peaks of Mount Troodos. Friday and Saturday will experience locally increased cloudiness. The temperature will remain stable on Thursday but will drop on Friday, falling below the seasonal average. A temperature increase is expected on Saturday.