Weather will continue to deteriorate on Friday, with storms in many parts of the country and mainly southerly winds, while wind velocity is expected to reach 8 on the Beaufort scale.

Clouds and showers are forecast in northern Greece with a chance of snow in the mountainous areas. Temperatures in this region will range from 5- 14C.

Weather will also be rainy in the western parts of the country with temperatures ranging from 7- 17C.

Clouds and local showers are forecast in the eastern parts of Greece with temperatures between 11C and 19C.

Rain in Athens, 13C-19C. Rain and storms in Thessaloniki, 10C-13C.