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Israel, Greece, Cyprus Name Storms for 2026-27 Season
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By אוריאל פיליפ
First reported by Kan News · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israel, Greece, and Cyprus meteorological services have released a list of 25 names for severe weather events in the 2026-2027 season. The names, a mix of Israeli, Greek, and Cypriot origins, will be assigned alphabetically to storms within their collaborative 'Middle East Group'.
- 01Israel, Greece, Cyprus named storms for 2026-27.
- 0225 names chosen alphabetically for severe weather.
- 03Initiative aims to improve public awareness and warnings.
- 04Countries collaborate in the 'Middle East Group'.
- 05Storms named by other groups keep their original names.
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