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Yellow Warning for Strong Winds on New Year's Day

Published January 1, 2026, 07:20
Yellow Warning for Strong Winds on New Year's Day

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Yellow Warning for very strong winds expected to affect Cyprus on New Year's Day. The winds, westerly to northwesterly, will reach 6 to 7 Beaufort, with gusts potentially reaching stormy levels of 8 Beaufort, especially in the southwest, west, north, and inland areas. The warning is valid from 9:00 to 18:00. In addition, partly cloudy weather is expected with local showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, mainly in the west, north, and mountainous areas, where snow or sleet may fall.