Tsiknopempti with storms - Emergency Bulletin from EMY, Red code for 3 regions
On Thursday, unstable weather with rain and thunderstorms is expected across several regions of Greece, especially affecting eastern Macedonia and Thrace, as well as the eastern islands.
On Thursday, Greece will face unstable weather conditions, with heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for several regions. The early morning will see storms in eastern Macedonia and Thrace, with significant rainfall expected in the eastern islands. Throughout the day, sporadic rain will continue across the country, albeit the western regions will encounter a further deterioration of weather conditions by the afternoon, when strong thunderstorms are anticipated in the Ionian Sea, western Sterea, the Peloponnese, and Crete.
Temperatures are expected to rise, reaching above normal levels for this time of year, with highs approaching 17 degrees Celsius in the western and northern regions, and 18-19 degrees in eastern mainland Greece. The southern Aegean may see temperatures climb even higher, reaching up to 20 degrees. Winds from the southwest will be moderate at 5-7 beaufort in the seas, strengthening in the evening to around 8 beaufort in the southern Ionian and southern Aegean, complicating sea conditions.
In Attica, light rains are anticipated throughout the day, contributing to the overall forecast of instability. The Emergency Bulletin issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) indicates a 'Red code' warning for three specific regions, underlining the severity of the inclement weather expected to hit the country during this period, as locals prepare for another occurrence of severe weather typical for this season.