Nicosia: The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a forecast indicating strong winds and rough sea conditions for the sea area surrounding Cyprus. Covering an area extending 8 kilometers seawards, the forecast spans from 0600 on February 14, 2026, until 0600 on February 15, 2026. The atmospheric pressure recorded at the time of the forecast's issuance was 1005 hPa. According to Cyprus News Agency, a low-pressure system that had been affecting the region is gradually weakening. The weather is predicted to be partly cloudy, with areas of increased cloud coverage leading to isolated showers and an initial possibility of isolated thunderstorms. By nightfall, the weather is expected to become mainly fine, though with some areas experiencing increased cloud cover. Visibility throughout the forecast period is anticipated to be generally good, although it may reduce to moderate during showers. Warnings have been issued, marked as Warning Number 19, which is valid from 1400 hours local time until 1100 hours t he following day. The coastal areas are expected to experience strong, locally near-gale force winds from the southwest to the west, ranging from 6 to 7 on the Beaufort scale. As a result, the state of the sea will range from rough to very rough, with some areas experiencing high sea conditions. Specific details for each coastal area are as follows: - West Coast: Morning winds are forecasted to be from the southwest to west at 5 to 6 Beaufort, soon decreasing to 4 to 5, with sea conditions ranging from rough to very rough, calming to rough. In the afternoon, southwest to west winds of 5, occasionally reaching 6, will bring moderate to rough seas. By night, winds will shift gradually to the northwest at force 3, with sea conditions moderating. - South Coast: The morning will see southwest winds at 5 to 6, soon dropping to 4 to 5, with rough to very rough seas. In the afternoon, southwest to west winds will maintain a force of 5, locally reaching 6, resulting in moderate to rough sea conditions. At night, wi nds are expected to calm to a northwest force 3, with the sea moderating. - East Coast: Morning winds from the southwest are expected at 4 to 5, occasionally reaching 5 offshore, leading to rough sea conditions, particularly offshore. In the afternoon, southwest to west winds will remain at 4 to 5, with moderate to locally moderate rough seas. By night, winds will shift from west to northwest at force 3, resulting in slight to moderate sea conditions. - North Coast: Morning conditions will involve southwest to west winds at 5 to 6, soon decreasing to 4 to 5, with seas ranging from rough to very rough. During the afternoon, southwest to west winds at 4 to 5, occasionally reaching 5, will maintain moderate to rough seas. By night, winds will shift slightly to a southeast to southwest direction at force 3, with sea conditions moderating. The sea surface temperature is currently 18°C. Residents and maritime operators are advised to exercise caution due to the potentially hazardous sea conditions.