Very high maximum temperatures (locally exceeding 40 ° C) are expected on Friday, according to the latest forecast data from meteo.gr/National Observatory of Athens. Temperatures will remain high throughout the night.
More specifically, according to the biometeorological warning system HEAT-ALARM, and as shown on the relevant map, extreme thermal stress and associated danger levels are expected in parts of Central and Western Macedonia and the Peloponnese. Very high thermal stress and related risk levels will be present across most of the mainland and on islands in the Northern and Eastern Aegean.
Therefore, protective measures are suggested, including regular cool showers, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, outdoor workers, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.
An emergency weather warning has been issued, with severe thunderstorms and squalls expected to hit parts of northern Greece starting this afternoon. Meanwhile, high temperatures will continue through Friday (June 27, 2025) across the country.
- Today, temperatures will reach 39–41°C in mainland areas and 36–38°C in island regions.
- On Saturday (June 28), temperatures will drop by 2–3 degrees,
- And by Sunday (June 29), highs will range between 32–34°C.
B. Thunderstorms:
- Severe storms are expected from this afternoon in parts of Western and Central Macedonia,
- Expanding to Eastern Macedonia and Thrace by the evening.
- Storm activity is expected to subside by Saturday morning (June 28).
C. Winds:
- Starting Saturday (June 28), winds will gradually strengthen across the country.
- By Sunday (June 29), winds will reach up to 9 Beaufort in the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, and eastern Aegean islands,
- And up to 8 Beaufort in Evia, Attica, and the eastern Peloponnese.
Stay alert and follow official guidance as conditions evolve.
Source: pagenews.gr