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Wednesday
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Aug 2026
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Very high wildfire risk forecast for Attica, Boeotia and Evia today, Fire Service remains on general alert

Fire Service maintains heightened readiness nationwide as authorities urge extreme caution amid aerial and ground patrols across at risk regions

The Samaria Gorge will be closed tomorrow, July 31th

According to the National Meteorological Service, strong winds of 7 Beaufort, with gusts of up to 9 Beaufort, are forecast for the Xyloskalo area on Friday.

Weather: Gradual weakening of winds today – Very high fire risk in 5 regions

From Sunday the gradual decline of unfavourable pyrometeorological conditions is expected - At 118 km/h yesterday the strongest wind gust

Curfew extended until August 15 in areas of Halkidiki due to fire danger

Measures in force until 8 am on Friday 15 August

Gusty northerly winds and extreme fire risk in several regions

At 42 degrees the temperature yesterday in Skala Messinia - Until Wednesday the weather type Hot- Dry- Wind

Weather outlook for Greece: Rising temperatures ahead of weekend, instability and fire risk alerts

High fire risk today in 13 regions - The winds from space

High fire risk for tomorrow Wednesday in Attica and 16 other areas

See the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the DG Civil Protection