The Greek meteorological service has issued an urgent warning indicating that the weather will deteriorate significantly starting Friday morning, February 20, 2026, extending through Saturday afternoon. The initial impact is expected to occur in the northwestern regions, gradually affecting the western parts of Greece, the northeastern mainland, and the eastern Aegean. Strong southern winds are forecasted, reaching up to 8 on the Beaufort scale in the Ionian Sea and gradually in the central and northern Aegean Sea.

Heavy rains and thunderstorms are anticipated, particularly affecting various areas such as the northern Ionian Sea, including Corfu and Paxos, as well as parts of Epirus this Friday morning until noon. In the Ionian and western Sterea regions, significant rainfall is expected from the morning hours into the afternoon, while western and southern Peloponnese is set to experience adverse weather from midday until late afternoon. Furthermore, eastern Macedonia and other locales will similarly be affected by these tempestuous conditions.

This warning underscores the necessity for residents and travelers in the affected areas to exercise caution, as widespread flooding and hazardous driving conditions may arise due to the predicted torrential rains. Local authorities have been urged to prepare for potential emergency responses, emphasizing the importance of heeding meteorological updates for safety reasons.