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The Cyprus Meteorological Service has introduced the first “yellow” level in 2026. Due to very strong wind

The Cyprus Meteorological Service has introduced the first “yellow” level in 2026. Due to very strong wind

At 4 a.m. Thursday, January 1st, the Cyprus Meteorological Service

announced

on the introduction of the first “yellow” level of weather danger in 2026. Its validity period is from 9:00 to 18:00. The island will be hit by very strong winds of up to 8 on the Beaufort scale*.

* 8 points

on the Beaufort scale corresponds to wind speeds from 17.2 to 20.7 m/s. The wind breaks thin branches and dry branches of trees. Walking against the wind is very difficult.

Do not forget to remove sun loungers, umbrellas and garden furniture from lawns, and from balconies and verandas - flower pots and clothes dryers that could be blown away by the wind.

WEATHER FORECAST

On the first day of 2026, partly cloudy weather is expected in Cyprus. Intermittent rain and thunderstorms are possible in some areas of the island. Wet snow may fall in the Troodos mountains. On the coast the air will warm up to +17 degrees, in the interior of the island - up to +14°C, in the mountains - up to +3.

The weather will be unstable at night. Ветер стихнет. The chance of precipitation will be up to 25%. Столбик термометра на южном и восточном побережьях понизится до +5 градусов, на западном побережье — до +8°C, во внутренних районах — до +3, на вершинах Троодоса — до минус двух.

On Friday, January 2, and Saturday, January 3, Cypriot weather forecasters predict improved weather conditions. Air temperatures will remain below seasonal norms. On Sunday, January 4, temperatures will begin to gradually rise.

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