Boating is frequently cancelled from anchorage positions in the inner and outer harbors. Westerly winds with gusts to 65 kt have been observed. Heavy rain with low cloud ceilings can occur when a low pressure system passes south of sicily. May be constant for 24 hours. May occur with passing frontal systems.
Early spring is similar to winter.
Winds and seas from Northeast through Southeast continue to affect harbor operations. May cause significant problems in the harbor due to anchor dragging. Start to appear in late spring. Strong event may reach 25 kt which may affect boating in the harbor. Due to cooler sst's, thunderstorm activity is not as evident as in early winter.