"Medicane" Ianos

[John Farley]

Tropical-like system in the Mediterranean. Rare until the last 30 years or so, but becoming more common.

Cyclone Batters Greek Islands as It Makes Landfall (Published 2020)

Ianos, a rare hurricane-strength Mediterranean storm, slammed into Greece’s western islands, bringing lashing rain and gales.

www.nytimes.com

Medicane Storm Ianos lashes western Greece

Intense wind and rain flood streets and fell trees on islands in western Greece.

www.bbc.com

 

[Jeff House]

That system was beautiful. Like the article said, on satellite they look about a Category higher than they are. Less damage more satellite porn is a winner!

Kind of like a beautiful slow moving tornado (near roads) which does little if any damage.