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Stormy Weather Alert: Strong Winds, Rain, Hail, and Snow Forecast

Published January 9, 2026, 05:23

Cyprus is under the influence of low pressure, a cold air mass, and strengthened winds. The Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning valid until 22:00 tonight. Winds are expected to reach 6 to 7 Beaufort, with gusts up to 8 Beaufort. They will blow from the southwest to northwest, causing rough seas, especially on the eastern coasts. In addition, local showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected, with the possibility of hail during the storms. Snow is expected in the higher mountains, while the temperature will drop to 15 degrees Celsius inland, 17 degrees Celsius on the south and east coasts, and 3 degrees Celsius in the mountains. Tonight, the temperature will fall further, reaching 6 degrees Celsius inland, 10 degrees Celsius on the southwest, west, and north coasts, and -2 degrees Celsius in the mountains, where frost is possible. The weather is expected to remain unstable on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with local showers, thunderstorms, and snow in the mountains. The temperature will rise on Saturday and Sunday, but will fall again on Monday, approaching normal levels for the season.