Tropical-like system in the Mediterranean. Rare until the last 30 years or so, but becoming more common.
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Cyclone Batters Greek Islands as It Makes Landfall
Ianos, a rare hurricane-strength Mediterranean storm, slammed into Greece’s western islands, bringing lashing rain and gales.

Medicane Storm Ianos lashes western Greece
Intense wind and rain flood streets and fell trees on islands in western Greece.
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