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A three-day period of severe thunderstorms is coming: The areas expected to receive the heaviest rainfall within just a few hours
Wednesday morning will be critical for school parades — Some areas could receive, over approximately 65 to 72 hours, amounts of rain equivalent to the average rainfall of as many as four Octobers


An autumnal week with temperatures reaching 30°C and successive spells of rain
The first change will affect western and southern Greece from Tuesday, while further deterioration is expected on Friday and Saturday, mainly in the west – See where it will rain today

Temperatures hit 39C in western and southern Greece before dropping from Friday
Localised storms are forecast for eastern Macedonia and Thrace on Thursday, while winds strengthen through the weekend, reaching force 8 in the south-east on Friday and Saturday, with reduced visibility possible during early morning hours
Greece braces for a prolonged heatwave, with a new hot spell arriving on Friday that sizzles into September
European and American forecasting models converge on a powerful heatwave from 28 August into early September, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C and wildfire risk climbing as strong winds arrive across the Aegean from Friday

Greece braces for extended August heatwave as temperatures set to reach 41C
Peak heat is forecast between 23 and 26 August, with 40C expected across Central Macedonia, Thessaly, Central Greece, Aitoloakarnania and the Peloponnese, before a gradual easing from 26 or 27 August as drought conditions persist

Weather: Weekend with 39-degree temperatures and strong meltemia, up to 8 Beaufort in the Aegean
Local thunderstorms in the mountainous areas, without significant drop in temperature in the coming days

Temperatures to reach 40 degrees over the weekend as strong meltemi winds return
Temperatures will reach 39 to 40 degrees Celsius today in mainland areas

Bad weather today with rain, storms & hail: Areas affected & when conditions will improve
The emergency weather deterioration bulletin issued yesterday by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) remains in effect - In many areas, the phenomena will be accompanied by locally strong winds and frequent lightning


