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Strong Winds and Severe Gusts Expected in the Western Mediterranean

 Issued: Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 20:00 UTC (8:00 PM GMT)

Source: METAREA 3, Meteo-France

Warning Number: 72

  • A low-pressure system named "Emil" is located east of Tunisia and is filling.
  • A high-pressure system is located over Spain.
  • A new low-pressure system is expected to form over Corsica overnight, with pressure expected to rise to 1007 by Friday evening.
  • An Atlantic ridge is expected to build over the Pyrenees on Friday.

Affected Areas and Expected Conditions:

Timeframe: Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 9:00 PM UTC (5:00 PM GMT) to Friday, March 1, 2024, midday UTC (8:00 AM GMT)

  • Ebro Delta: Northwesterly winds at 8 Beaufort (34-40 knots), increasing to 9 Beaufort (41-47 knots) at times overnight. Severe gusts expected.
  • Minorca: Northerly or northwesterly winds at 8 Beaufort (34-40 knots). Severe gusts expected.
  • Lion: Northwesterly winds at 8 Beaufort (34-40 knots), temporarily increasing to 9 Beaufort (41-47 knots) late tonight into early morning. Severe gusts expected.
  • West of Provence: Northwesterly winds at 8 Beaufort (34-40 knots). Severe gusts expected.
  • Sardinia (far northwest): Northerly or northwesterly winds at 8 Beaufort (34-40 knots). Severe gusts expected.
  • Alboran Sea: Continuing westerly or northwesterly winds at 8 Beaufort (34-40 knots). Severe gusts expected.
  • Algiers: From Friday, 1:00 AM UTC (Thursday, 9:00 PM GMT) to Saturday, 3:00 PM UTC (Saturday, 11:00 AM GMT): Westerly or northwesterly winds at 8 Beaufort (34-40 knots). Severe gusts expected.
  • West of Cabrera: From Thursday, 9:00 PM UTC (5:00 PM GMT) to Friday, 1:00 AM UTC (Thursday, 9:00 PM GMT): Easterly, northerly, or northwesterly winds at 8 Beaufort (34-40 knots). Severe gusts expected.
  • Annaba: From Friday, 1:00 AM UTC (Thursday, 9:00 PM GMT) to Saturday, 3:00 PM UTC (Saturday, 11:00 AM GMT): Westerly winds at 8 Beaufort (34-40 knots). Severe gusts expected.
  • Tunisia (far southwest): From Friday, 4:00 AM UTC (Friday, 12:00 AM GMT) to Saturday, 3:00 PM UTC (Saturday, 11:00 AM GMT): Westerly winds at 8 Beaufort (34-40 knots). Severe gusts expected.

Mariners in the affected areas are advised to exercise caution due to the strong winds and severe gusts expected. Please consult the latest weather forecasts before setting sail and take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your crew and vessel.


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