A storm hit Ioannina at noon on Thursday (11/7), causing a sharp drop in temperature and a simultaneous rise in humidity.

The incident was recorded by Aris Bartzokas, professor of meteorology at the University of Ioannina, and shared on social media by the director of the National Weather Service, Thodoris Kolydas. Specifically, at 2 p.m., the temperature at the University’s weather station was 37 degrees Celsius and the humidity was 22%. Two hours later, the mercury read 21 degrees Celsius, with a humidity rate of 99%. Drop and rise 16°C and 77%, respectively,that is, in the space of two hours.

The post by Mr Kolydas:

About today’s storm in Ioannina: At the weather station of the University at 14:00 the temperature was 37ᵒC and the relative humidity was 22%. At 16:00 the temperature was 21ᵒC and the relative humidity was 99%. A drop and rise of 16ᵒC and 77%, respectively, that is, in the space of two hours. The image from the weather satellite shows the clouds in the highlands of Epirus that brought the rather welcome rain. From the fb post by Aris Bartzokas, Professor of Meteorology at the University of Ioannina.

Trees and columns fell from the strong gust

The Fire Department was immediately mobilized after the strong storm in Ioannina as they were called to intervene in ten incidents cutting and removing trees from the roadway, from the yards of houses and even from cars, according to epirustvnews.gr.

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Meanwhile, an electricity pole that fell in Vlachostrata stopped traffic and the traffic police rushed to the spot.

Kolydas: The temperature will rise further in the coming days

Earlier, EMY director Thodoris Kolydas warned of further temperature rise in the coming days in a post on X about the weather in the coming days. As he explained, the new rise in temperature is due to the tendency of warm air masses located in the west and east of the country to cover many areas.

On the contrary, by Saturday, “meltemi (strong wind),” will remain in the east at high but relatively tolerable levels, Kolydas said.

However, “locally, there will be no shortage of 40 to 41°C in the interior of mainland Greece and in areas not affected by the sea breeze,” the EMY director noted.

Marousakis sees plenty of heat for 15 days

Meteorologist Clearchos Marousakis Meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis spoke earlier today in a Facebook post about the weather of the next several days, asking everyone to “put aside for the next 10 to 15 days activities that burden the human body.”

As shown in an attached chart of the models’ predictions about the temperature trendat least through July 17, he notes that the average “is above 35 degrees, but also around 40.”

“We are not talking about extreme heat, but as we stress every summer, the heat works cumulatively on the burden of the human body and the long duration tires the human body and not only,” Marousakis added.

He also pointed out that “as long as we can look into the depths of the forecast tunnel, there are no signs of cooler weather and no rains either”, adding that “if we add to this whole scenario the winds and take into account the severe drought that has preceded it, we understand that conditions will not only not be pleasant, but on the contrary they will be very dangerous as the risk of fire will be very high and for many many days”.

Forecast for Friday (12/7)

General clear weather. Clouds will develop in the midday and afternoon hours on the mainland, so there is a possibility of local rain in the mountains.

Winds will blow in the west west west northwest 3 to 4 Beaufort, in the east from the north 4 to 6 Beaufort, locally in Aegean Sea, occasionally up to 7 Beaufort.

The temperature will not change significantly and will be high in several areas of the mainland. It will reach 38 to 40 degrees Celsius in the mainland and 41 degrees Celsius in some places. It should be noted that in coastal areas, due to the sea breeze, maximum values will be 3 to 5 degrees lower. In the island country the temperature will reach 32 to 34 degrees Celsius and in some places on the Ionian Islands, the eastern Aegean and southern Crete 36 to 38 degrees Celsius.

Forecast for Sunday (14/7)

Generally clear weather and only in the midday and afternoon hours on the mainland clouds will develop, and in the northwestern mountains local rainfall is possible.

Winds will blow from the north, in the west 2 to 4 and occasionally locally up to 5 Beaufort and in the east 3 to 5 and in the Aegean up to 6 Beaufort. The temperature will remain high in most parts of the country.

It will reach 39 to 40 degrees Celsius in the mainland and 41 degrees Celsius in some places. It should be noted that in coastal areas, due to the sea breeze, maximum values will be 2 to 4 degrees lower. In the island country the temperature will reach 33 to 36 degrees Celsius and in the Ionian Islands, the eastern Aegean and southern Crete 36 to 38 degrees Celsius.

Weather forecast for Monday (15/7)

Generally clear weather. Winds will blow in the west west west northwest 3 to 5 Beaufort, in the east from the north 3 to 5 Beaufort and in the Aegean 6 and occasionally locally 7 Beaufort. The temperature will remain high.