Strong Winds Warning Issued for Western Mediterranean Sea

Issued: April 15, 2024

French weather service Meteo-France has issued a warning for strong winds affecting several areas of the Western Mediterranean Sea. A low-pressure system moving eastward is expected to bring gusty conditions starting later today, April 15th.

Affected Areas and Timing:

Lion: Northwesterly winds with severe gusts, expected from 15:21 UTC on April 15th to at least 12:00 UTC on April 16th.
Provence: Westerly or northwesterly winds with severe gusts, expected from 15:21 UTC on April 15th to at least 12:00 UTC on April 16th.
South of Liguria: Westerly or southwesterly winds with severe gusts, expected from 16:00 UTC on April 16th to at least 12:00 UTC on April 16th.
North of Corsica: Westerly or southwesterly winds with severe gusts, reaching gale force (force 8 on the Beaufort scale) at times in the far northeast during the morning. This is expected from 16:00 UTC on April 16th to at least 12:00 UTC on April 16th.
Maddalena Archipelago: Westerly or southwesterly winds reaching force 8 in the north, with gusts reaching force 9 in the strait. This is expected from 16:03 UTC on April 16th to at least 12:00 UTC on April 16th.
Elba Island: Westerly or southwesterly winds reaching force 8 in the far north, with gusts reaching force 9 near Cape Corse. This is expected from 16:03 UTC on April 16th to at least 12:00 UTC on April 16th.

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