Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong winds affecting the coastal regions of Cyprus.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the department forecasts fresh to strong and at times near gale westerly to northwesterly winds, ranging from force 5 to 6 and occasionally reaching 6 to 7 on the Beaufort scale. These conditions are expected to impact the western, southern, and northern coastal areas.
The meteorological department indicates that a weak high-pressure system is currently influencing the region. Initially, isolated showers and thunderstorms are anticipated mainly over the western and northern sectors. However, conditions are expected to clear, with the weather becoming predominantly fine as the day progresses.
The state of the sea is projected to be moderate over the southern parts while rough conditions are expected over the western and northern parts. Visibility is predicted to be good to moderate but could be locally poor at times. Additionally, the sea surface temperature around Cyprus is reported to be 18°C.