Corfu, February 18 – Exceptionally strong winds battered the island of Corfu today, with the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) recording a maximum gust of 110 km/h (11 Beaufort) at the Avliotes naval outpost (NW Corfu, altitude 17 m) at 18:20. This intense weather has caused significant disruption, including fallen trees in multiple locations.
Wind Speeds Reach 11 Beaufort, Causing Damage Across the Island
The powerful gusts, locally reaching 9-11 Beaufort, have created problems in several areas. According to corfutvnews.gr, automatic Davis weather stations in Corfu and Paxos recorded the following maximum gusts up to 21:00:
- Sinias Porta (363 m): 72 km/h – 9 Bft
- Gouvia Marina (5 m): 66.0 km/h – 8 Bft
- Ieromonachou Paxos (80 m): 64.4 km/h – 8 Bft
- Acharavi – Coastal (25 m): 62.8 km/h – 8 Bft
- Valaneio (175 m): 61.2 km/h – 7 Bft
- 1st EPAL Corfu – Mantouki (6 m): 59.5 km/h – 7 Bft
- Mountainous Petaleia (650 m): 56.3 km/h – 7 Bft
- Gouvia
- Agia Aikaterini
- Agios Nikolaos towards Skripero
These powerful winds have resulted in fallen trees in the following areas:
Local services are on high alert to respond to any further incidents caused by the severe weather conditions. Authorities have advised residents to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel.
The strong winds are part of a broader weather system affecting the region. While no injuries have been reported, the focus remains on clearing obstructions and ensuring public safety.
