Nicosia: Cyprus' Department of Meteorology issued a yellow warning for strong to gusty winds on Friday, January 9, in effect from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm (local time).
According to Cyprus News Agency, the Department of Meteorology noted in a post on X that a cold air mass and particularly strong winds are expected to impact the island in the coming hours.
The warning specifies that very strong to strong and locally strong southwestern to northwestern winds, with a force of 6 - 7 Beaufort and locally up to 7 Beaufort, are expected to affect the region. Additionally, wind gusts are anticipated to reach up to gale force, 8 Beaufort, as highlighted in the warning.