Mediterranean cyclone "Zorba" to hit Greece after "Xenophon"
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Greece lies in anticipation of the rare phenomenon of the Mediterranean cyclone, in the last few hours and while the country is already being swept by strom front "Xenophon".
Where and when will "Zorba" strike
From Friday this unusual phenomenon is likely to be created in the South Ionian, according to the meteorological service of the National Observatory of Athens.
Image from a satellite this morning, showing the cyclone to be formed west of Crete-southwest of the Peloponnese:
Meteorologist Yiannis Kalianas, speaking to iefimerida.gr, said the cyclone "Zorba" will hit the country on Saturday more intensely and weaken on Sunday. Specifically, on Saturday, the cyclone is expected to hit the South Ionian Sea, Kythira and Crete, while on Sunday it may pass through the southern Dodecanese.
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