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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

African Blood Rain Approaches Sweden

A weather phenomenon known as 'African blood rain' is expected to occur in Sweden this week as red dust from the Sahara mixes with rain.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

You See a Billboard. I See What Made Tel Aviv Break a World Record

The article explores how the recent African dust cloud has dramatically affected the air quality in Tel Aviv, leading the city to achieve the dubious distinction of the worst air pollution globally.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The African Dust in Crete from High-Resolution Satellites - 4 Questions and Answers from Meteo

An intense wave of African dust has impacted Greece, particularly Crete, leading to heightened concentrations of particulate matter in the atmosphere.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Weather: African dust with rain and sporadic storms โ€“ Slight drop in temperature

Weather conditions today in Greece will include local rains and sporadic storms, particularly in the western regions and the Aegean Sea, accompanied by a slight drop in temperature and increased concentrations of African dust.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The new express bad weather, the dust that suffocated Athens, and the May temperatures

Athens faced suffocating African dust on February 15, with health experts warning vulnerable populations to take precautions as high temperatures approached 30ยฐC in Crete.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Severe Weather: Message from 112 in Chios

Severe weather continues across much of Greece, prompting the activation of the emergency alert system 112 for residents of Chios to limit their movements.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The Acropolis 'disappears' in African dust โ€“ Otherworldly images

An African dust phenomenon is enveloping Athens, making landmarks like the Acropolis nearly invisible.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The African Dust 'Covered' the Acropolis

Dust from Africa has created significant visibility issues throughout the Athens basin, affecting daily life and weather patterns in Greece.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Weather: Storms in the West and North โ€“ Stormy South Winds โ€“ African Dust

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for the western and northern regions of Greece until Sunday afternoon.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Severe weather warning: Heavy rains and storms from tonight โ€“ Gale-force winds up to 9 Beaufort

Severe rain and thunderstorm warnings have been issued for regions in western and northern Greece through Sunday afternoon.

Feb 14 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Weather - Emergency bulletin: Orange alert for heavy rains and African dust

Greece is facing an orange alert for heavy rain and African dust, expected from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon in various regions.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Weather: Storms in the Ionian Sea, Epirus and Macedonia โ€“ Favorable conditions for the transport of African dust

Storms are expected in the Ionian Sea, Epirus, and Macedonia, along with the transport of African dust affecting weather conditions.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Weather: Hazy landscape with African dust and high temperatures this weekend

Athens will resemble the Sahara this weekend due to a new episode of dust transfer from Algeria and Libya, coinciding with high temperatures.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Significant episode of African dust this weekend: Which areas will be in the 'red' (maps)

An important transport of Saharan dust is expected to affect Greece this weekend, primarily impacting southern regions such as Crete and the Peloponnese.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

New wave of bad weather at night with thunderstorms - On Saturday, temperatures will rise into the twenties with African dust, when will temperatures drop sharply again?

A new wave of severe weather is forecasted to sweep across Greece from Thursday night to early Friday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong thunderstorms.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Weather: Rain, storms and rising temperatures โ€“ African dust is coming

Today's weather features increased cloudiness and local rain in western areas, intensifying by evening with sporadic storms, while the rest of the country remains generally clear with rising temperatures and the arrival of African dust, particularly in the southern regions.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

New wave of African dust will affect Greece starting today

A new episode of African dust, transported from the Sahara, Morocco, and Libya, is expected to impact Greece over the coming days.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Bad weather: A 10-day period of storms, southern winds, and African dust is coming

Greece is set to experience a period of intense instability in the weather over the next ten days, characterized by storms, strong winds, and the transportation of African dust.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Kallianos: Rain in waves and African dust over the next 10 days, see maps

Meteorologist Giannis Kallianos warns of prolonged instability with intense weather phenomena expected mainly from Wednesday evening onward.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Weather: Improvement today, new change from tomorrow with rains and African dust

The weather is gradually improving today with only a few local light rains expected in central Macedonia, Sporades, Cyclades, and Dodecanese, but a new weather change bringing rain and African dust is anticipated starting tomorrow.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Weather: New 48-hour wave of bad weather with muddy rains and African dust, five regions on red alert

A new wave of severe weather featuring muddy rains and African dust is set to impact five regions, prompting strong wind warnings and travel advisories from the Greek meteorological service.

Jan 6 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Weather - Theophany: 20 degrees, southerly winds and mud rains

The weather is warming up in Greece with temperatures reaching over 20 degrees Celsius, alongside the expectation of mud rains due to African dust on the day of Theophany.

Jan 3 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

South winds up to 8 Beaufort and spring temperatures coming this weekend, rain with a chance of African dust on Epiphany

Forecast predicts south winds reaching up to 8 Beaufort and pleasant spring temperatures for the weekend, with potential rain and African dust on Epiphany.

Jan 1 โ€ข 22:50 UTC

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