Wind Gusts Close to 90 km/h in Palaiochora and Plakias, 138 km/h Recorded in Penteli – Exit ban for ships from ports.
Several strong wind gusts hit early on Saturday, 9 August. At Penteli peak, the wind topped out at a wild 138 km/h.
Some other gusts stood out too:
Location |
Wind Gust (km/h) |
|---|---|
Plakias (Rethymno) |
89 |
Palaiochora (Chania) |
87 |
Automatic meteorological stations grabbed these numbers. They reported the gusts in kilometres per hour—makes sense, since that’s the standard for this kind of thing.
The Beaufort scale didn’t come into play here, since that one’s really just for average wind, not those sudden spikes. These strong gusts really show how wild the weather can get in spots like these.
Should I also point out that it’s better not to go swimming in the sea today?
If you’re curious about the exact times or want to dig deeper, the monitoring network’s got more details stashed away.
Exit ban for ships from ports
Strong winds—7 to 8 beaufort—have triggered a travel ban from big passenger ports like Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio. Only some short routes in the Saronic Gulf get a pass.
This ban hits a lot of ferry services all across the Aegean. Shipping companies and port authorities feel the pressure every time the wind picks up.
Ports and ferry operators work together, deciding which trips can actually happen. They keep a close eye on local weather in specific sea areas and make the call on whether a ship can leave port.
Sometimes, ferries still run to Paros and a few nearby islands if the conditions aren’t too wild. It’s a bit of a gamble, honestly.
Companies keep tweaking their schedules. Some speed things up to get to islands before the weather gets worse, while others stretch out their voyages to pick up the slack for ships stuck in port.
Travellers get updates—sometimes a lot of them—to help cut down on confusion. It’s not perfect, but it helps.
The coastguard steps in to coordinate all this, trying to balance safety with the rush of travellers. They’re the go-between for shipping companies, port authorities, and everyone else caught up in the storm.
Key Factors Affecting Travel |
Details |
|---|---|
Weather |
Winds of 7 to 8 beaufort |
Affected Ports |
Piraeus, Rafina, Lavrio |
Allowed Exceptions |
Saronic Gulf lines, some southern islands |
Main Groups Involved |
Shipping companies, coastguard, port authorities |
Passenger Impact |
Delays, rerouted trips, continuous updates |
Adjustments never really stop as the weather shifts. Everyone tries to keep things running as smoothly as possible, even with the travel ban in force.
