
Extreme Weather Alert by EMY: Heavy Rain and Storms to Hit Northern and Central Greece
Severe weather conditions are expected on Thursday with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds affecting multiple regions.
Severe weather conditions are expected on Thursday with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds affecting multiple regions.
According to Marousakis, the shift will be driven by a cold air mass moving south from the northern Balkans, which will clash with the hot air near the surface that built up during recent high temperatures
The heatwave, among the strongest the country has seen in recent years, has brought persistent clear skies, minimal rainfall, and dangerous levels of heat stress — especially in urban areas like Athens and Thessaloniki.
According to the updated emergency weather bulletin issued at noon on July 4, very high temperatures are forecast in our country until Wednesday (09-07-25). The highest values (maximum values of more than 40 degrees) will occur from today (07-07-25) in the interior of mainland Greece. On Thursday (10-07-25) a significant drop in temperature is expected throughout the country.
According to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), strong northerly winds—reaching up to 9 Beaufort locally—are expected across the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, and the eastern Aegean. The Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has marked at least 10 regions, including Attica, in the “red zone” for extreme fire risk.
Fires from lightning on Friday night in five areas of Thessaloniki - Yesterday the temperature exceeded 43 degrees Celsius in Skala Messinia - In force the EMF emergency bulletin
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.
Also, winds will continue to blow strong with intensities reaching even 7 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea with weakening from Sunday afternoon, the former EMY director added.
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Travelers are urged to stay informed about weather conditions and potential transportation delays
Today (Friday): The weather will be generally clear throughout Greece, with some light cloud cover expected in the western regions from the afternoon onwards. Winds in the Aegean will come from the north at 5-6 Beaufort, while in other parts of the country, winds will be variable, ranging from 3-4 Beaufort. Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching 17-20°C in most areas, and up to 22°C in some inland regions.
The cold weather event, named Coral, will prevail in the wider region of Southeastern Europe and the Middle East until next Monday.
The main features of the weather will be a drop in temperature of up to 10 degrees Celsius, snowfall in the northern, central and eastern mainland, the Aegean islands and Crete and gusty winds of up to 8 Beaufort.
The lower than normal temperatures will continue to the middle of February, National Meteorological Service (EMY) Thodoris Kolydas said in a post on X on Saturday.
Residents should prepare for stormy conditions, particularly on Monday and Tuesday, as an umbrella will be an essential item for those venturing outdoors.
A few showers mainly in Western Greece and the Eastern Aegean and increased humidity today - EMY forecast until Sunday
Good weather today and tomorrow - Change of scenery on Saturday
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