The Delimara LNG tanker has been moved to a storm-mooring position ahead of Storm Harry, which is expected to bring force 8 winds on Monday and Tuesday. In Marsaxlokk, directly exposed to the southeast wind, gusts could reach 50 knots in the early hours of Tuesday.

The tanker was repositioned according to established procedures, allowing it to be towed a short distance from the jetty and secured when sea conditions become unsafe. All mitigating measures are being implemented to ensure energy demand is met.

The privately owned Electrogas power station supplies a significant portion of Malta's electricity, with the BWSC plant also partly reliant on its output. This dependence has previously drawn criticism from the Nationalist opposition, which has described the plant as functioning only in good weather. During Storm Helios in 2023, operations at Electrogas were effectively halted when the tanker was disconnected for safety reasons.

The Meteorological Office issued a red warning on Monday, forecasting very strong east-southeast winds increasing to gale force. The Civil Protection Department urged the public to avoid rooftops, balconies, scaffolding and exposed areas. No overnight incidents were reported.

Transport services are also affected. Gozo Channel warned of possible cancellations and delays, while Virtu Ferries cancelled all Malta-Sicily trips on Monday and Tuesday.