METAREA 3 bulletinset


EAST / HIGH SEAS WARNING
WWME22 LGAT 170800

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


WEST / HIGH SEAS WARNING
WOMQ50 LFPW 170728

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.=


WEST / HIGH SEAS FORECAST
FQMQ54 LFPW 170917

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.


EAST / HIGH SEAS FORECAST
FQME24 LGAT 170800

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=