STORM WARNING ON METAREA 3
HELLENIC NATIONAL MET. SERVICE
WARNING NR 157 - TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2026/1000 UTC
GENERAL SYNOPSIS 17-02-26/03 UTC
EXTENDED LOW WITH CENTRE 990 OVER ADRIATIC WITH
FROM FRONTAL ACTIVITY. RELATIVELY HIGH PRESSURES 1016 OVER SOUTH
GABES AND SOUTH SIDRA
CENTRAL ADRIATIC
OVER SOUTH
CONTINUING TO 17/16 UTC
NORTHWEST 7 OR 8
SOUTH ADRIATIC
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 18/01 UTC
NORTH NORTHWEST 8 OR 9 AND FROM 17/19 UTC 7 OR 8
BOOT
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 17/22 UTC
WEST NORTHWEST 7 OR 8 AND FROM 17/16 UTC NORTHWEST 8
MELITA
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 17/22 UTC
WEST NORTHWEST 8 OR 9 AND FROM 17/19 UTC 8
GABES
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 17/22 UTC
WEST NORTHWEST 7 OR 8 AND OVER NORTH 8 OR 9 AND FROM 17/19 UTC
7 OR 8
SIDRA
OVER NORTH
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 17/22 UTC
WEST NORTHWEST 9 OR 10 AND FROM 17/19 UTC NORTHWEST 9
SIDRA
OVER SOUTH
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 17/22 UTC
WEST NORTHWEST 8 AND FROM 17/16 UTC NORTHWEST
NORTH IONIO
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 18/06 UTC
WEST NORTHWEST 7 OR 8, FROM 17/16 UTC NORTHWEST 8 OR 9, FROM 17/19
UTC 9 OR 10 AND FROM 18/01 UTC 8 OR 9
SOUTH IONIO
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 18/06 UTC
WEST NORTHWEST 8 OR 9 AND FROM 17/16 UTC NORTHWEST
PATRAIKOS
FROM 17/13 UTC AT LEAST TO 18/04 UTC
WEST 7 OR 8
KORINTHIAKOS
FROM 17/13 UTC AT LEAST TO 18/04 UTC
WEST NORTHWEST 7 OR 8
KITHIRA SEA
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 18/10 UTC
WEST 9, FROM 17/16 UTC WEST NORTHWEST AND FROM 17/21 UTC 9 OR 10
SOUTHWEST KRITIKO
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 18/10 UTC
WEST 8 OR 9 AND FROM 17/22 UTC WEST NORTHWEST
SOUTHEAST KRITIKO IERAPETRA
WEST OF 28.00
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 18/10 UTC
SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 AND FROM 17/19 UTC WEST 8 OR 9
SOUTHEAST KRITIKO IERAPETRA
EAST OF 28.00
FROM 17/13 UTC AT LEAST TO 18/10 UTC
SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 AND FROM 17/22 UTC WEST 8 OR 9
TAURUS
OVER WEST
FROM 17/19 UTC AT LEAST TO 18/10 UTC
SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8
DELTA
OVER NORTH
FROM 17/19 UTC AT LEAST TO 18/10 UTC
SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8
KASTELLORIZO SEA
FROM 17/13 UTC AT LEAST TO 18/10 UTC
SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 AND FROM 18/01 UTC WEST 8 OR 9
KARPATHIO
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 18/10 UTC
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 AND FROM 17/22 UTC WEST 8 OR 9
WEST KRITIKO
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 18/07 UTC
SOUTHWEST 8 AND FROM 17/16 UTC WEST 8 OR 9
EAST KRITIKO
FROM 17/16 UTC AT LEAST TO 18/07 UTC
SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 AND FROM 17/19 UTC WEST 8 OR 9
SOUTHWEST AEGEAN
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 18/07 UTC
SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 AND FROM 17/16 UTC WEST 8
SOUTHEAST AEGEAN IKARIO
CONTINUING AT LEAST TO 18/07 UTC
SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 AND FROM 17/16 UTC WEST 7 OR 8 AND SOUTH OF 36.30
8 OR 9
RODOS SEA
FROM 17/16 UTC UP TO 17/22 UTC
SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8
SAMOS SEA
FROM 17/13 UTC UP TO 17/22 UTC
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8
CENTRAL AEGEAN
EAST OF 25.50
FROM 17/13 UTC UP TO 17/16 UTC
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8
WARNING ON METAREA 3, METEO-FRANCE
WARNING NR 87, TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2026 AT 0725 UTC
GENERAL SYNOPSIS, TUESDAY 17 OF FEBRUARY AT 00 UTC.
LOW 1000 OVER LIGURIAN SEA, WITH LITTLE CHANGE AND EXPECTED 1010 IN
AFTERNOON AND WEDNESDAY. HIGH PRESSURES NEAR 1020-1025 IN WEST OF THE
BASIN AND SPAIN, WEAKENING.
NEW LOW DEEPENING 1003 IN LION GULF WEDNESDAY AFTENOON.
MINORQUE.
CONTINUING TO 17/09 UTC.
IN NORTHEAST, NORTH OR NORTHWEST 8. SEVERE GUSTS.
LION.
CONTINUING TO 17/09 UTC.
IN SOUTH, NORTHWEST 8. SEVERE GUSTS.
PROVENCE.
CONTINUING TO 18/03 UTC.
IN EAST, NORTHWEST 8. SEVERE GUSTS.
LIGURE.
CONTINUING TO 17/18 UTC.
IN FAR SOUTHWEST, WEST OR NORTHWEST 8. SEVERE GUSTS.
CORSE.
CONTINUING TO 17/21 UTC.
NORTHWEST 8. SEVERE GUSTS.
AGAIN FROM 18/03 UTC TO 18/09 UTC.
WEST OR SOUTHWEST 8 IN NORTH. SEVERE GUSTS.
SARDAIGNE.
CONTINUING TO 17/18 UTC.
IN NORTH, NORTHWEST 8. SEVERE GUSTS.
MADDALENA.
CONTINUING TO 18/12 UTC.
WEST OR NORTHWEST 8, AT TIMES 9 AT FIRST, LIMITED TO BONIFACIO STRAIT
AND AXIS OVERNIGHT. SEVERE GUSTS.
ELBE.
FROM 17/15 UTC TO 18/00 UTC.
WEST 8 NEAR CAP CORSE. SEVERE GUSTS.
ANNABA.
CONTINUING TO 17/12 UTC.
IN FAR NORTHEAST, NORTHWEST 8. GUSTS.
TUNISIE.
CONTINUING TO 17/15 UTC.
NORTHWEST 8. GUSTS.
CARBONARA, LIPARI.
CONTINUING TO 17/15 UTC.
NORTHWEST 8. GUSTS.
HIGH.
CIRCEO.
CONTINUING TO 17/15 UTC.
NORTHWEST 8 IN SOUTH. GUSTS.=
Weather bulletin on METAREA 3,
METEO-FRANCE Toulouse, Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 09 UTC
Wind speed in BEAUFORT SCALE.
Sea state in DOUGLAS SCALE.
Please be aware, wind gusts can be a further 40 percent stronger than
the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the
significant height.
Part 1 : WARNING NR 87.
Part 2 : General synopsis, Tuesday 17 at 00 UTC
Low 1000 over Ligurian Sea, with little change and expected 1010 in
afternoon and wednesday. High pressures near 1020-1025 in west of the
basin and Spain, weakening.
New low deepening 1003 in Lion gulf wednesday aftenoon.
Part 3 : Area forecasts to Wednesday 18 at 12 UTC
EAST OF CABRERA.
Variable 2 to 4, but North 5 to 6 in far northeast at first, becoming
Southwest overnight. Gusts.
Rough or very rough and cross, decreasing gradually slight or
moderate.
N swell 3 m in afternoon.
BALEARES.
- In north : West or Northwest 5 or 6, at times 7 at first,
decreasing Variable 2 to 4 in the afternoon. Severe gusts.
- In south : Westerly 5 to 6, at times 7 at first, decreasing mainly
Southwesterly 4 to 5 in the afternoon. Severe gusts.
Moderate or rough, decreasing gradually slight.
MINORQUE.
- In north and east, North or Northwest 6 or 7, decreasing 4 to 6 in
afternoon, then becoming South or Southwest 3 to 4 in late night.
Severe gusts.
- In south and west : Variable 3 to 5, becoming South or Southeast 3
to 4 in afternoon, then veering Southwest in second part of night.
Rough or very rough, decreasing gradually slight.
LION.
Northwest 6 or 7, decreasing 3 to 5 in evening, then backing West or
Southwest 3 to 4 in second part of night. Severe gusts.
Moderate or rough, decreasing gradually smooth or slight.
PROVENCE.
In east : West or Northwest 7 or 8, decreasing West 6 or 7 in late
night. Severe gusts.
In west : West or Northwest 6 or 7, decreasing gradually 5 or 6 in
evening, then West or Southwest 4 to 5 in late night. Gusts.
Rough or very rough, decreasing gradually slight or moderate.
LIGURE.
In north : Northwest 4 to 6, decreasing West 3 to 4 in afternoon,
then becoming Variable 3 to 5 overnight.
In south : Westerly 5 to 7, locally 8 in far southwest until late
afternoon. Severe gusts.
Moderate or rough.
CORSE.
Northwest 6 or 7, locally 8 in west till evening, but increasing West
or Southwest 7 or 8 in late night in north. Severe gusts.
Rough or very rough, decreasing rough in evening.
Long W swell 3 to 4 m in east.
SARDAIGNE.
Northwest 6 or 7, locally 8 in north, decreasing gradually West or
Northwest 4 to 6 in the evening, then Southwesterly in late night.
Severe gusts.
Very rough or high and cross, decreasing gradually slight or
moderate.
MADDALENA.
West or Northwest 7 or 8, at times 9 at first, decreasing 6 to 7 in
afternoon, then 5 to 6 in the evening, but 7 or 8 near Bonifacio
strait overnight. Severe gusts.
Rough or very rough, becoming moderate or rough in evening.
Long N or NW 3 m in south and east until evening.
ELBE.
In north : Northwest 5 or 6, backing West or Southwest in afternoon,
locally 7 or 8 near Cap Corse till midnight. Severe gusts.
In south : Northwest 5 or 6, at times 7 at first, becoming Variable
2 to 4 in the evening, then Southeast 3 to 5 in morning. Gusts.
Moderate or rough, decreasing locally slight to moderate in south
overnight.
ALBORAN.
Westerly 4 or 5 at times 6 leeward Gibraltar strait, decreasing 2 to
4 in the afternoon, but locally West 5 leeward strait, then
increasing 4 or 5 at end, locally 6 leeward strait. Gusts.
Slight or moderate, becoming smooth or slight in evening.
PALOS.
West or Southwest 3 or 4, locally 5 in far east, becoming 2 to 4 in
the afternoon, then increasing 3 or 4 at end, at times 5 in east.
Gusts.
Slight or moderate, locally rough in far east at first, becoming
smooth or slight overnight.
ALGER.
West 5 or 6, gradually becoming Variable 2 to 4 in the evening.
Gusts.
Moderate or rough, becoming slight or moderate in late night.
WEST OF CABRERA.
West or Northwest 4 or 5, decreasing mainly Southwesterly 3 or 4 in
the afternoon, at times 5 in west. Severe gusts.
Slight or moderate, becoming slight overnight.
ANNABA.
West or Northwest 6 or 7, locally 8 in far northeast at first,
decreasing 4 to 6 in the afternoon, then backing South or Southwest 3
or 4 in late night. Gusts.
Rough or very rough, becoming gradually moderate in late night.
TUNISIE.
Northwest 7 or 8, decreasing 6 or 7 in the afternoon, then 5 or 6
overnight, and backing Westerly 4 or 5 at end. Gusts.
Rough or very rough, becoming moderate or rough in late night, then
moderate at end.
CARBONARA, LIPARI.
Northwest 7 or 8, decreasing 6 or 7 in the afternoon, then 5 or 6 in
the evening, and backing 4 or 5 at end. Gusts.
Very rough or high, becoming rough or very rough in evening, then
gradually moderate in morning.
Poor vis in thundery showers along coasts, clearing overnight.
CIRCEO.
Northwest 6 or 7, locally 8 in south at first, decreasing 4 or 5 in
evening, backing West in late night. Gusts.
Rough or very rough, becoming moderate or rough in evening.
Part 4 : outlook for next 24 hours
Southwest fresh or strong flow, veering West or Northwest in west at
end.
WEATHER BULLETIN ON METAREA 3
HELLENIC NATIONAL MET. SERVICE
ATHENS, TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2026 / 1000 UTC
- WIND SPEED: BEAUFORT SCALE
- SEA STATE: TOTAL SIGNIFICANT
BE AWARE: WIND GUSTS CAN BE 40 PERCENT STRONGER THAN THOSE GIVEN
HERE AND MAX WAVE HEIGHT UP TO TWICE THAN SIGNIFICANT
PART 1
WARNING NR 157
PART 2
GENERAL SYNOPSIS 17-02-26/03 UTC
EXTENDED LOW WITH CENTRE 990 OVER ADRIATIC WITH FRONTAL ACTIVITY.
RELATIVELY HIGH PRESSURES 1016 OVER SOUTH GABES AND SOUTH SIDRA
PART 3
FORECAST UP TO 18 FEBRUARY 10 UTC
NORTH ADRIATIC
NORTHWEST 4 OR 5 VERY SOON 3 OR 4 SOON CYCLONIC 3 UP TO 5. SLIGHT
OVER SOUTH MODERATE. LOCALLY POOR. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM
CENTRAL ADRIATIC
NORTHWEST 6 OR 7 OVER SOUTH 7 OR 8 SOON 6 OR 7. MODERATE OVER SOUTH
ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR. THUNDERSTORM
SOUTH ADRIATIC
NORTH NORTHWEST 8 OR 9 SOON 7 OR 8. ROUGH OR VERY ROUGH. LOCALLY
POOR. THUNDERSTORM
BOOT
WEST NORTHWEST 7 OR 8 SOON NORTHWEST 8. ROUGH OVER SOUTH UP TO VERY
ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR. THUNDERSTORM
MELITA
WEST NORTHWEST 8 OR 9 SOON 8. ROUGH OR VERY ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR.
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM
GABES
WEST NORTHWEST 7 OR 8 OVER NORTH 8 OR 9 SOON 7 OR 8. MODERATE
OR ROUGH OVER NORTHEAST UP TO VERY ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR
SIDRA
OVER NORTH PART WEST NORTHWEST 9 OR 10 SOON NORTHWEST 9. OVER SOUTH
PART WEST NORTHWEST 8 SOON NORTHWEST. ROUGH OVER NORTH VERY ROUGH.
LOCALLY POOR. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM OVER NORTH
NORTH IONIO
WEST NORTHWEST 7 OR 8 SOON NORTHWEST 8 OR 9. ROUGH SOON VERY ROUGH.
LOCALLY POOR. THUNDERSTORM PROBABLY STRONG
SOUTH IONIO
WEST NORTHWEST 8 OR 9 SOON NORTHWEST. VERY ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR.
THUNDERSTORM PROBABLY STRONG
PATRAIKOS
WEST 6 OR 7 VERY SOON 7 OR 8. UP TO ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR.
THUNDERSTORM PROBABLY STRONG
KORINTHIAKOS
WEST NORTHWEST 6 OR 7 VERY SOON 7 OR 8. UP TO MODERATE. LOCALLY
POOR. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM OVER WEST
KITHIRA SEA
WEST 9 SOON WEST NORTHWEST 9 OR 10. VERY ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR.
THUNDERSTORM PROBABLY STRONG
SOUTHWEST KRITIKO
WEST 8 OR 9 LATER WEST NORTHWEST. ROUGH OR VERY ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR.
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM OVER NORTH
SOUTHEAST KRITIKO IERAPETRA
WEST OF 28.00 SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 SOON WEST 8 OR 9. EAST OF 28.00
SOUTHWEST 6 OR 7 VERY SOON 7 OR 8 LATER 8 OR 9. ROUGH OVER WEST UP
TO VERY ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR
TAURUS
WEST SOUTHWEST 5 OR 6 OVER WEST 6 OR 7 SOON SOUTHWEST OVER WEST
7 OR 8. MODERATE. LOCALLY POOR. THUNDERSTORM
DELTA
SOUTHWEST 5 OR 6 OVER NORTH 6 OR 7 SOON OVER NORTH 7 OR 8. MODERATE.
LOCALLY POOR
CRUSADE
SOUTHWEST 5 OR 6 SOON OVER NORTH 6 OR 7 INCREASING LATER OVER NORTH.
MODERATE. LOCALLY POOR
KASTELLORIZO SEA
SOUTHWEST 6 OR 7 VERY SOON 7 OR 8 LATER WEST 8 OR 9. ROUGH. LOCALLY
POOR. THUNDERSTORM
RODOS SEA
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 5 OR 6 VERY SOON 6 OR 7 SOON SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8.
MODERATE SOON ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR. THUNDERSTORM
KARPATHIO
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 LATER WEST 8 OR 9. MODERATE OR ROUGH. LOCALLY
POOR. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM
WEST KRITIKO
SOUTHWEST 8 SOON WEST 8 OR 9. ROUGH OVER WEST UP TO VERY ROUGH.
LOCALLY POOR. THUNDERSTORM
EAST KRITIKO
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 6 OR 7 SOON SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 INCREASING. MODERATE
WEST UP TO ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM
SOUTHWEST AEGEAN
SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 SOON WEST 8. ROUGH OVER SOUTH UP TO VERY ROUGH.
LOCALLY POOR. THUNDERSTORM
SOUTHEAST AEGEAN IKARIO
SOUTHWEST 7 OR 8 SOON WEST AND SOUTH OF 36.30 8 OR 9. ROUGH OR VERY
ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR. THUNDERSTORM
SAMOS SEA
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 6 OR 7 VERY SOON 7 OR 8. MODERATE OR ROUGH. LOCALLY
POOR. THUNDERSTORM
SARONIKOS
SOUTHWEST 5 OR 6 SOON WEST NORTHWEST 6 OR 7. MODERATE. LOCALLY POOR.
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM
SOUTH EVVOIKOS
SOUTHWEST 5 OR 6 SOON WEST 6 OR 7. MODERATE. LOCALLY POOR. CHANCE
OF THUNDERSTORM
KAFIREAS STRAIT
SOUTHWEST 6 OR 7 SOON WEST SOUTHWEST 7. MODERATE. POOR. CHANCE
OF THUNDERSTORM
CENTRAL AEGEAN
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 6 OR 7 VERY SOON EAST OF 5.50 7 OR 8 SOON 6 OR 7.
MODERATE OR ROUGH. LOCALLY POOR. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM
NORTHWEST AEGEAN
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 4 OR 5 VERY SOON WEST SOUTHWEST AND EAST OF 24.00
5 OR 6 SOON WEST NORTHWEST 6 OR 7 INCREASING LATER. UP TO MODERATE.
LOCALLY POOR. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM
NORTHEAST AEGEAN
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 5 OR 6 SOON WEST NORTHWEST 6 OR 7 INCREASING LATER.
MODERATE. LOCALLY POOR. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM
THRAKIKO
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 4 OR 5 OVER WEST PART CYCLONIC SOON CYCLONIC 6 OR 7.
UP TO MODERATE. LOCALLY POOR. THUNDERSTORM
THERMAIKOS
WEST SOUTHEAST 4 OR 5 VERY SOON NORTHWEST SOON 6 OR 7 INCREASING
LATER. SLIGHT. LOCALLY POOR. THUNDERSTORM
MARMARA
SOUTH SOUTHWEST 4 OR 5. SLIGHT. LOCALLY POOR. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORM
WEST BLACK SEA
EAST NORTHEAST 5 OR 6 AND OVER SOUTH PART EAST 4 SOON 5 OR 6. SLIGHT
OVER NORTH UP TO MODERATE. LOCALLY POOR. THUNDERSTORM
EAST BLACK SEA
EAST SOUTHEAST 4 OR 5 OVER NORTH PART NORTHEAST. SLIGHT. LOCALLY
POOR. THUNDERSTORM
OUTLOOK FOR THE NEXT 12 HOURS
LOCALLY GALE UP TO STRONG GALE WINDS OVER EAST AND CENTRAL
MEDITERRANEAN SEA=