The Met Office has has issued a `Be Prepared’ warning for today – saying the northeast wind will be very strong over the Maltese Islands and reach gale force over the exposed areas.

The warning is valid till 10pm this evening “and will be renewed accordingly.” The forecast for today is for a cloudy day with isolated rain or hail showers.

At the time of writing the Gozo Channel ferry service was still operating on the normal route.

Both fast ferry companies stated that their services are cancelled for Sunday and Monday due to the bad weather and unfavourable sea conditions.

File photo: Gozo News/Alain Salvary

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