A rare meteorological event known as a ‘medicane’ is forming in the Mediterranean Sea, northeast of Tripoli, Libya. This system resembles a hurricane in its characteristics and dynamics, albeit occurring in the Mediterranean region.

Medicanes, short for Mediterranean hurricanes, sometimes reach high-end tropical storm strength, and this particular system may do so by Wednesday. The development of such systems is uncommon, making accurate predictions about their path challenging.

Possible areas that could be affected include Greece, northern Libya, or northwest Egypt. The authorities and residents in these regions are advised to remain vigilant and prepared for potential severe weather conditions.

This system bears a resemblance to Ianos, another medicane that brought significant flooding to areas like Karditsa in Greece in September 2020. Due to the flooding caused by Ianos, shops and homes suffered extensive damage, emphasizing the destructive potential of such systems.