Facing oven-like temperatures, those navigating Athens during the summer months endure extreme heat daily.
The thermal camera of Up Stories roamed the capital on a day when the mercury did not exceed 35 degrees Celsius in the atmosphere. However, conditions on the streets are unbearable, especially for those on motorcycles or near exhausts.
Remarkably, the camera recorded temperatures exceeding 100°C on a central Athens road next to a truck. Additionally, the engine of a motorcycle stopped at a traffic light showed a temperature rise to nearly 400°C.
Watch the video to see the intense temperatures faced by both pedestrians and the thousands of motorcyclists navigating the streets of Athens.
The presidential guard at the Unknown Soldier Memorial in Constitution Square until they complete their one hour of service, stepping on fiery marble as the camera shows.
Special weather bulletin: Heatwave until July 19
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued an emergency weather bulletin on Friday afternoon regarding an intensifying heatwave over the coming days. In the next 24 hours, temperatures in Western Sterea may reach up to 43 degrees Celsius.
As noted, the very high temperatures will persist at least until next Friday, July 19.
According to EMY, “The southwesterly flow prevailing in the lower levels of the atmosphere along the coasts of Africa and the Central Mediterranean will transport warm air masses to our region, causing very high temperatures in our country.”
The highest temperatures will be recorded in the interior of mainland Greece (mainly in the west and north) and the islands of the eastern Aegean. In coastal areas of the mainland, the maximum temperature will be 2 to 4 degrees lower due to the sea breeze. Minimum temperatures will also remain high, especially from Monday (July 15).
More details:
More details:
- On Saturday (13-7-2024) the maximum temperature will reach:
- 37 to 39 degrees Celsius in Macedonia, Thrace and Epirus and in central Macedonia locally 40 to 41 degrees Celsius.
- In Central Greece, Thessaly and the Peloponnese 38 to 40 and locally 41 degrees Celsius.
- In the Ionian Sea, the East Aegean islands, the Dodecanese and southern Crete 36 to 38 degrees Celsius.
- In the rest of the island country 33 to 35 degrees Celsius.
- In Attica 38 to 39 degrees Celsius.
2. On Sunday (14-7-2024) high temperatures will prevail mainly in the west, the north, the islands of the eastern Aegean and the Dodecanese. The maximum temperature will reach:
- In Macedonia, Thrace and Epirus 38 to 40 degrees Celsius and locally in central Macedonia 41 to 42 degrees Celsius.
- In western Sterea, Thessaly and western Peloponnese 40 to 42 degrees Celsius.
- In eastern Central Greece and eastern Peloponnese 40 and locally 41 degrees Celsius.
- In the Ionian Sea, the East Aegean islands, the Dodecanese and southern Crete 37 to 39 degrees Celsius.
- In the rest of the island country 34 to 36 degrees Celsius.
- In Attica, 39 to 40 degrees Celsius.
3. On Monday (15-7-2024) the maximum temperature will reach:
- In Macedonia, Thrace and Epirus 39 to 40 degrees Celsius and in central Macedonia locally 41 to 42 degrees Celsius.
- In western Sterea, Thessaly and western Peloponnese 41 to 42 and possibly 43 degrees Celsius locally.
- In eastern Sterea and eastern Peloponnese 41 to 42 degrees Celsius.
- In the Ionian Sea, the East Aegean islands, the Dodecanese and southern Crete 39 to 40 degrees Celsius.
- In the rest of the islands 35 to 37 degrees Celsius. I
- In Attica, 39 to 40 degrees Celsius
4. In the middle of next week, temperatures are expected to peak.
On a daily basis, temperature limits will be re-set on a three-day time horizon. At the same time, it is noted that high heat stress conditions are forecast due to the impending temperatures in most continental areas of the country.
