Medicane Boris (02M-81)

Meteorological History
A westward-moving low was first noted by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, moving south of the country, on August 23. The low quickly gained a closed circulation and on August 26, was designated Mediterranian Depression 02M. The system moved over quite warm waters, and by 1900 CET, was designated Mediterranian Storm Boris. Moving westward at a slow speed, the system intensified to a Medicane with winds of 75mph. Within a day, Boris became a Category 2 Medicane and Watches were raised for southern Sicily and Malta. The system continued to intensify moving further north. Watches were discontinued for Malta and issued to all of the south and southwestern Italy.