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Yellow Alert for Strong Winds in Cyprus on Friday

Published January 8, 2026, 20:09
Yellow Alert for Strong Winds in Cyprus on Friday

The Cyprus Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for strong to gale-force winds expected to affect the island on Friday, January 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The alert is due to the arrival of a cold air mass and the strengthening of winds. Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, with an intensity of 6-7 Beaufort, and gusts reaching 8 Beaufort. Citizens are advised to be cautious.