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Stormy New Year's Day: Yellow Warning for Winds up to 8 Beaufort

Published January 1, 2026, 06:08

Cyprus entered 2026 with a yellow warning for stormy winds, reaching up to 8 Beaufort. The warning was in effect from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, primarily affecting the southwest, west, north, and interior of the island. The winds are expected to weaken gradually in the late afternoon. The weather was partly cloudy with local showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, while snow or sleet is expected in the mountains. The temperature will rise to 14 degrees Celsius inland and around 17 degrees Celsius on the coast, but will drop in the evening, with the possibility of frost in mountainous and sheltered plain areas.