Greece is set to experience a significant deterioration in weather starting this afternoon, with warnings issued for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strengthened winds. According to the Greek Meteorological Service, specific areas such as western and southern Peloponnese and the Ionian islands will face intense rain and storms beginning late Thursday and continuing into early Friday. The island of Crete will also experience adverse conditions, with forecasts predicting heavy rain and thunderstorms from Thursday evening through Friday morning.

Furthermore, other parts of the Cyclades will see temporary severe weather during the night from Thursday to Friday, while the northern and eastern Aegean islands are expected to be affected by the adverse weather conditions on Friday morning. The Dodecanese is also included in this warning for intermittent heavy rain on Friday, and regions of Thrace may experience brief storms on Friday morning. Alongside the rainfall, very strong to gale-force winds are anticipated, particularly affecting western Greece on Thursday night, with southerly to southwesterly winds expected to intensify.

As Greece braces for this adverse weather, authorities are advising residents and travelers to exercise caution, especially in the regions under the orange alert for potential flash floods and hazardous traveling conditions. The public is encouraged to stay updated on weather warnings and to avoid unnecessary travel during the expected stormy period.