A hybrid cyclone in the Mediterranean Sea southwest of Greece is largely forecast to intensify and possibly acquire more subtropical to tropical characteristics over the next several days to week. The 09/05/0z run of the EURO loops Daniel south, then east, deepening to a 993 hPa hybrid cyclone in the eastern Med by Tue. September 12th.

This cyclone, dubbed Storm Daniel by Greece, is already producing life-threatening and reportedly, life-taking, flash flooding. Forecast model rainfall totals are in the feet for some parts of the country over the next 72 hours.