Generally clear weather is expected today (18/8), with temporarily increased cloud cover during the midday and afternoon hours over the mainland and Crete, where local showers and isolated thunderstorms will occur in mountainous areas.

According to the forecast from the National Meteorological Service, visibility will be locally reduced in the west during the morning hours. Winds will be variable at 2 to 4 Beaufort, with westerly winds reaching up to 5 Beaufort over the southern seas.

Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching 31 to 34°C in most areas and locally 35 to 37°C on the mainland.

Detailed National Meteorological Service forecast by region:

MACEDONIA, THRACE

-Weather: Generally clear, with temporarily increased cloud cover during the midday and afternoon hours, when local showers will occur in mountainous areas and isolated thunderstorms are possible in the north.

-Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort, temporarily becoming southerly at the same intensity during the midday and afternoon.

-Temperature: From 17 to 35°C, reaching up to 37°C in Central Macedonia.

IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIRUS, WESTERN MAINLAND, WESTERN PELOPONNESE

-Weather: A few clouds, locally increasing mainly during the midday and afternoon hours, when local showers will occur mainly over the mainland, with isolated thunderstorms in mountainous areas.

-Winds: Westerly up to 4 Beaufort.

-Temperature: From 19 to 34°C, locally reaching 35°C on the mainland.

THESSALY, EASTERN MAINLAND, EVIA, EASTERN PELOPONNESE

-Weather: Generally clear, with temporarily increased cloud cover over the mainland during the midday and afternoon hours, when local showers and isolated thunderstorms will occur in mountainous areas.

-Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort and westerly up to 5 Beaufort in the south.

-Temperature: From 17 to 36°C.

CYCLADES, CRETE

Weather: Generally clear, with a few temporarily increased clouds during the midday and afternoon hours in Crete, where local showers will occur in mountainous areas.

Winds: Westerly at 3 to 5 Beaufort.

Temperature: From 22 to 31°C.

EASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANESE

Weather: Generally clear.

Winds: Northerly at 3 to 4 Beaufort, locally reaching 5 Beaufort in the south.

Temperature: From 22 to 34°C.

ATTICA

Weather: Generally clear, with temporarily increased cloud cover during the midday and afternoon hours, when local showers will occur in mountainous areas in the west and north.

Winds: Variable at 2 to 4 Beaufort, temporarily becoming southerly at the same intensity during the midday and afternoon.

Temperature: From 20 to 34°C.

THESSALONIKI

Weather: Generally clear, with a few temporarily increased clouds during the midday and afternoon hours over the surrounding mountainous areas, where local showers are possible.

Winds: Variable at 2 to 4 Beaufort, temporarily becoming southerly at the same intensity during the midday and afternoon.

Temperature: From 19 to 33°C.

Forecast for Wednesday (19/8)

Generally clear weather, with a few temporarily increased clouds during the midday and afternoon hours over the mainland and Crete, where local showers will occur in mountainous areas, while isolated thunderstorms are possible in eastern Macedonia and Thrace. Visibility will be locally reduced in the west during the morning hours.

Winds will be variable and light, locally becoming west-northwesterly up to 4 Beaufort. Temperatures will not change significantly, reaching 31 to 34°C in most areas and locally 35 to 37°C on the mainland.

Forecast for Thursday (20/8)

Generally clear weather, with a few temporarily increased clouds during the midday and afternoon hours over mountainous areas of the western and northern mainland, where local rain or showers are possible in the western mountains. Winds will be northerly at 3 to 5 Beaufort, locally reaching 6 Beaufort in the Aegean. Temperatures will rise in the west.

Forecast for Friday (21/8)

Generally clear weather, with a few temporarily increased clouds during the midday and afternoon hours over mountainous areas of the western mainland, where local rain or showers are possible. Winds will be northerly at 3 to 5 Beaufort, locally reaching 6 Beaufort in the Aegean. Temperatures will rise further.