Meteorological Service Issues Warning for Strong Winds and Warming in Cyprus

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for strong and very strong winds expected along the coasts of Cyprus from 23:00 Thursday to 10:00 Friday.

The statement indicates that a seasonal low-pressure cyclone is active in the area. The weather will be mostly clear, with occasional low morning clouds in some areas.

North to northeast winds of 5–6 on the Beaufort scale are expected, with gusts reaching 6–7 in some areas, affecting parts of the northern, eastern, and southwestern coasts of Cyprus. Sea conditions will locally intensify: along the northern and parts of the eastern coasts, the sea will become rough to very rough, and in some southwestern areas, it will be highly turbulent.

This evening, the wind will strengthen: from light to moderate (3–4 Beaufort) to moderate to strong (4–5 Beaufort), in windy areas up to very strong (5–6 Beaufort) and occasionally gusty (6–7 Beaufort). Nighttime temperatures will drop to around 20°C inland, approximately 22°C along the coasts, and around 13°C in the highlands.

Tomorrow during the day, the weather will remain mostly clear, although northern areas may experience increased cloudiness in the morning. Temperatures will rise: around 30°C inland and on the eastern coasts, approximately 33°C on other coasts, and around 21°C in the mountains. At night, the wind will weaken to 3–4 Beaufort, and the sea will gradually calm.

Over the weekend and at the beginning of next week, mostly clear weather is expected; temperatures will gradually rise above average climatic values.