After the unbearable heat from the recent extreme heatwave, today started with a “breath” of coolness, as temperatures have dropped significantly across the country.

Winds remain strong in the Ionian and southern seas – reaching 5-6 Beaufort – while in the Aegean, especially in the Cyclades and Tinos, they are clearly weaker.

Where It Will Rain Today – Severe Weather from Thursday

Sunshine dominates today, with a few midday-afternoon clouds over the mainland, possibly producing light and very localized showers in Macedonia, mainly in Halkidiki and Eastern Macedonia.

Temperatures are falling, with maximum values around 35-36°C in the eastern mainland (Thessaly, Eastern Central Greece, Peloponnese, Central Macedonia). In the Ionian Islands and the Cyclades, temperatures do not exceed 30-32°C.

In Attica, the day starts sunny with mild winds. Local clouds are expected by afternoon with temperatures up to 35°C, and a northwesterly breeze in the Saronic Gulf reaching 5 Beaufort.

In Thessaloniki, the weather will generally be good, with a few local clouds in the afternoon, temporarily stronger winds early in the morning, and temperatures up to 34°C.

Thursday: Weather Changes Ahead

Tomorrow, Thursday, changes arrive with rain and thunderstorms over the mainland (mainly in Macedonia, Thessaly and the northwestern Aegean), persisting until the evening. Winds will strengthen, reaching 6 Beaufort in the Ionian and Aegean, and temperatures will drop slightly further – with maximums at 34-35°C.

On Friday, strong northerly winds are expected in the Aegean (up to 7 Beaufort), rain mainly in northern and central regions, and another small drop in temperatures to 33-34°C.

The weekend is expected to be typically summery, with sunshine, a few afternoon showers in the mainland mountains, and temperatures up to 36°C on Sunday. Northerly winds in the Aegean will remain up to 6 Beaufort.

Ziakopoulos’ Forecast – Where Severe Weather Will Hit from Tomorrow

On Thursday (31/7), conditions will be highly favorable for local showers and thunderstorms, mainly in central and northern Greece, where the phenomena may be locally intense. Winds will blow from the north at 4-6 Beaufort, and temperatures in central and northern areas will drop further in maximum values.

On Friday (1/8), local rains and isolated thunderstorms are expected in the mainland and the north-northwest Aegean. Winds in the Aegean will reach 7 Beaufort, and temperatures will not change significantly.

During the weekend (2-3/8), afternoon instability in mainland Greece will be generally limited. Winds will blow from the north at 4-5 Beaufort in the west and 6-7 Beaufort in the east, gradually weakening on Sunday. Temperatures will see a slight rise.

Marousakis’ Warning for Severe Weather

Meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis posted about the weather in the coming days, noting that after the heatwave, we are heading into instability – with showers, rain, and northerly winds.

EMY Detailed Forecast

Today’s Weather
Generally clear weather in most of the country. From late morning in central and eastern Macedonia and gradually in the rest of the mainland, mainly central and northern areas, clouds will develop with local showers or downpours, mainly in mountainous areas. From the evening in western and gradually central Macedonia, isolated thunderstorms may occur.

Visibility will be locally limited in the morning in the western mainland, mainly in mountainous areas.

Winds will blow west-northwest at 3-5 Beaufort and locally in the west and south at 6 Beaufort.

Temperatures will drop slightly, with maximum values reaching 32-34°C in most areas and 35-36°C in the eastern mainland.