Quick Real Time Update - CYCLONE HARRY
January 25, 2026 · 3 min · 3K views · Messina Strait
What this video covers
Wik and Rox, living aboard their sailboat Oceanaire | Wik & Rox, monitor the impact of Cyclone Harry while moored in a marina on the north side of Sicily.0:14 Although meteorologists initially forecasted heavy wind and rain, the system intensified into a cyclone, creating significant wave action in the harbor.0:32 The crew relies on the geographical shelter provided by the volcano Etna to block the worst of the wind, while the Messina Strait experiences the brunt of the storm's force.1:37 Despite the vessel being shaken by waves rolling into the marina, the boat sustains no damage.2:53 News reports later confirm that other parts of Sicily suffered severe destruction from the cyclone.2:48 The crew remains safe in their well-protected berth, noting that the marina's location proved critical in avoiding the storm's impact.2:54
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