Heavy rain, thunderstorms and winds up to 8 Beaufort expected
According to an Emergency Weather Deterioration Bulletin with an orange warning issued by the National Meteorological Service (EMY), severe weather will initially impact northwestern Greece before gradually spreading to the rest of western Greece, northeastern mainland areas, and the eastern Aegean.
Strong southerly winds are also expected, reaching 7 Beaufort and locally up to 8 Beaufort. These winds will affect the Ionian Sea temporarily and gradually extend to the central and northern Aegean.
Authorities have urged citizens to follow Civil Protection guidelines and take necessary precautions ahead of the severe weather conditions.
Today:
In the northern Ionian (including Corfu, the Diapontia Islands, and Paxoi) and Epirus from the early morning hours until late morning.
In the remaining Ionian areas and western Central Greece from the morning until the afternoon.
In western and southern Peloponnese from late morning until late afternoon.
In eastern Macedonia and Thrace from the afternoon onward.
In the rest of the Peloponnese, eastern Central Greece (including Attica), and Evia temporarily from early evening until late night.
In the northeastern Aegean islands from early evening.
Saturday:
In eastern Macedonia, Thrace, and the northeastern Aegean islands until the afternoon.
In the eastern Aegean islands until midday.
In the Dodecanese from the morning hours until midday.
Residents in affected areas are advised to remain alert and monitor official weather updates.
