Weather Update: Temporary Deterioration Across Greece
Greece’s National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an emergency weather bulletin warning of severe weather expected on Thursday, July 31, primarily affecting northern and central parts of the country. The storm system will bring strong rainfalls, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and powerful winds.
Regions Most Affected
- Central & Eastern Macedonia: Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected from morning until late night.
- Western Macedonia & Epirus (mountainous areas): Storms likely during midday and afternoon.
- Thrace: Rain and storms anticipated from noon until night.
- Sporades Islands: Rain expected from morning through early afternoon.
- Thessaly: Storms predicted from late morning to early evening.
Forecast Overview
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Mostly clear skies, with cloud development and local showers from midday in central and northern inland areas. Winds: NW 3–6 Beaufort Temperature: 32–36°C in most regions, slightly lower than previous days.
Thursday, July 31, 2025 Stormy conditions in Macedonia, Thrace, Thessaly, Sporades, and Evia, with scattered thunderstorms possibly strong in some areas. Winds: N 4–6 Beaufort Temperature: 31–35°C with a slight drop.
Friday, August 1, 2025 Lingering storms early in the day in Macedonia, Thrace, Sporades, and Evia. Gradual weather improvement overnight. Winds: N 4–7 Beaufort (especially in the Aegean) Temperature: No significant change.
Saturday, August 2, 2025 Clear skies initially, with clouds and local showers in inland regions by afternoon. Winds: N 3–7 Beaufort Temperature: Stable.
Sunday, August 3, 2025 Generally sunny, though isolated mountain showers may appear in the afternoon. Winds: N 3–6 Beaufort Temperature: Slight increase.
Travelers and residents in affected areas are advised to stay informed through official updates and avoid outdoor activities during peak storm hours.
Source: pagenews.gr