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Strong to Severe Winds in Paphos - Pilots Informed

Published January 9, 2026, 06:18
Strong to Severe Winds in Paphos - Pilots Informed

Strong to severe winds, reaching up to 8 Beaufort, are hitting Paphos since the evening and are expected to continue. The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for the winds, which are affecting the entire island. Pilots have been informed of the adverse weather conditions and are taking the necessary safety measures. The winds are expected to be southwesterly to northwesterly, with gusts potentially reaching 8 Beaufort, while the sea will be rough to wavy, and stormy in some areas. Local showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected, with the possibility of snow in the higher mountains.