Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast for the sea area of Cyprus, indicating changes in weather conditions for the period from 0600 on January 11, 2026, until 0600 on January 12, 2026. The area covered by this forecast extends 8 kilometers seawards from the island. According to Cyprus News Agency, a weak low-pressure system is impacting the region, resulting in mainly cloudy weather with the potential for local showers. There is also a risk of isolated thunderstorms, particularly over the western half of the island. These conditions are expected to persist into the night, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms likely. The forecast warns of fresh to strong southwesterly winds, ranging from 5 to 6 on the Beaufort scale, with some areas experiencing locally strong winds reaching up to 6 Beaufort. These winds are expected to affect the region until 1800 on January 11. The state of the sea will vary from moderate to rough, with rough conditions anticipated along the western a nd southern coastal areas. Visibility in the area is generally good, though it may be reduced to moderate or poor during showers. The sea surface temperature is currently recorded at 19°C. The atmospheric pressure at the time of the forecast's issuance was 1016 hPa.