Nicosia: A yellow warning for strong to near gale winds was issued by the Meteorology Service for New Year's Day. According to Cyprus News Agency, between 9 am and 6 pm on January 1, strong to near gale locally, near gale westerly to northwesterly winds force 6 to 7 Beaufort, locally 7 Beaufort, are expected to affect the island. The warning highlights that the southwest, west, north areas, and inland regions will primarily experience these conditions. Additionally, there is potential for gale wind gusts reaching force 8 Beaufort.