Early morning haze and smog may reduce visibility to near 1 mi. The extratropical storm track has moved northward so strong migrating extratropical storms pose little or no threat. If the wind reaches 27 kt, boating is cancelled. A high pressure cell aloft can oppose the return flow of the sea breeze mechanism. Sea breeze usually remains dominate but will be weaker than normal.
Wind creates a turbulence problem for helicopter operations.
Cancels the sea breeze and brings hot temperatures. Flies and other insect abound. Land breeze creates no appreciable wind or sea effect at Catania. It leads to the prevailing northerly winds over the eastern Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Maximum occurrence in August.