Extreme fire risk in Crete, Rhodes and Karpathos; Very high risk in Attica and four other areas
See the detailed map showing the affected areas
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
Heat with temperatures reaching up to 39°C today and strong meltemi winds in the Aegean
The heat persists; when will temperatures drop? Detailed weather forecast from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY)