The onset of bad weather continues GENESIS – Where the phenomena will be more intense

In central and eastern Macedonia, eastern Thessaly, the Sporades, Evia, Thrace, the islands of the northern and eastern Aegean and gradually in the Dodecanese are forecast at intervals heavy rains and thunderstormsAt night the effects will weaken.

In the rest of the country the weather will be changeable with temporarily increased clouds, local rains and sporadic thunderstorms mainly at noon and in the afternoon.

The winds will blow west northwest 4 to 6 and in the eastern Aegean from east directions 4 to 5 beauforts and in the south temporarily up to 6 beauforts that will gradually turn to north.

THE temperature will reach 23 to 26 degrees north and 26 to 28 degrees Celsius in the rest of the country.

MACEDONIA, THRACE

Weather: Cloudy with rain and thunderstorms. The phenomena that in places in central and eastern Macedonia and Thrace will be strong will weaken at night.

Winds: From north 4 to 5 Beaufort and during strong phenomena strong.

Temperature: From 15 to 26 degrees Celsius. In western Macedonia 3 to 4 points lower.

IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIRUS, WESTERN STEREA, WESTERN PELOPONNESE

Weather: Cloudy skies temporarily increased with local rains and sporadic thunderstorms. Gradual improvement from the afternoon.

Winds: North northwest 4 to 5 and in the Ionian locally 6 beauforts with strengthening from the evening.

Temperature: From 16 to 26 degrees Celsius. In Epirus 3 to 4 points lower.

THESSALY, EASTERN CENTRAL, EASTERN PELOPONNESE

Weather: In Thessaly, the Sporades, eastern Sterea and Evia clouds with rain and thunderstorms in places strong. In the rest of the regions clouds temporarily increased with local rains and sporadic thunderstorms mainly at noon and in the afternoon. The effects at night in most areas will stop.

Winds: North northwest 3 to 5 Beaufort

Temperature: From 16 to 28 degrees Celsius.

CYCLADES, CRETE

Weather: Cloudy with local rains and isolated thunderstorms. Gradual improvement from the evening.

Winds: From west 4 to 6 beauforts.

Temperature: From 18 to 28 degrees Celsius.

EASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANESE

Weather: Cloudy with rain and thunderstorms. The effects will be strong in places until the afternoon.

Winds: South southeast 4 to 5 and in the south temporary 6 to 7 Beaufort. From noon and from the north they will turn to north directions up to 5 Beaufort.

Temperature: From 18 to 28 degrees Celsius.

EUBOEA

Weather: Cloudy with rain and sporadic thunderstorms at times strong. Weakening of the phenomena at night.

Winds: North northwest 3 to 5 Beaufort.

Temperature: From 16 to 26 degrees Celsius.

ATTICA

Weather: Cloudy skies temporarily increased with local rains and sporadic thunderstorms mainly at noon and in the afternoon. Improvement at night.

Winds: From north 3 to 5 Beaufort.

Temperature: From 18 to 28 degrees Celsius.

THESSALONIKI

Weather: Cloudy with rain and sporadic thunderstorms. The phenomena that in places will be intense, from the afternoon will gradually weaken.

Winds: North northwest 3 to 5 Beaufort.

Temperature: From 16 to 26 degrees Celsius.

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY

In Thrace, eastern and central Macedonia, eastern Thessaly, the Sporades, Evia, eastern Sterea, the islands of the northern Aegean, the Cyclades, Crete and the Dodecanese and the noon and afternoon hours in the rest of the mainland forecast increased with local rains and sporadic thunderstorms. The effects at night will weaken and in most areas will stop. In the Ionian islands almost clear weather.

The winds will blow north northwest 4 to 6 and in the northern Ionian temporarily locally 7 beaufort.

The temperature will rise slightly in the Ionian and the mainland where it will reach up to 30 degrees, while in the Aegean islands there will be no significant change.

FORECAST FOR MONDAY

In western Greece almost clear weather, with temporary clouds at noon and in the afternoon on the mainland, where local showers or thunderstorms will occur. In the rest of the country, a few clouds are forecast, temporarily increased, with local rains in Crete and the mainland, where isolated thunderstorms will occur at noon and in the afternoon.

The winds will blow from north 3 to 5 and in the Aegean locally 6 beauforts.

The temperature will rise slightly further.

CIVIL PROTECTION INSTRUCTIONS

We strongly recommend to the citizens in the affected areas to follow the following basic instructions faithfully:

• We avoid any unnecessary movement during severe weather conditions and secure your doors and windows tightly, always keeping in mind in case of torrents to move to the highest points of the house.
• We NEVER cross torrents, streams or flooded roads, on foot or by vehicle. For no reason!
• We follow the relevant announcements in the media and we always follow the instructions of the Authorities.

In particular, in areas where heavy rainfall, storms or stormy winds are forecast:

• Insure items that, if swept away by severe weather, could cause damage or injury.
• Make sure that the gutters and gutters of the houses are not blocked and are operating normally.
• Avoid crossing torrents and streams, on foot or by vehicle, during storms and rainfall, but also for several hours after the end of their event
• Avoid field work and activities in the sea and coastal areas during severe weather events (risk of lightning strikes).
• Take immediate precautions during a hailstorm. Take refuge in a building or car and do not leave the safe area until they are sure that the storm is over. Hail can also be very dangerous for animals.
• Avoid passing under large trees, under hanging signs and generally in areas where light objects (eg pots, broken glass, etc.) can come off and fall to the ground (eg under balconies). .
• To faithfully follow the instructions of the locally competent bodies, such as Traffic, etc.

Also, in areas where there is intense lightning activity:

If you are at home

• Do not hold electrical appliances or telephone as lightning may pass through the cables. Disconnect the TV sets from the antenna and the power supply.
• Avoid touching the plumbing pipes (kitchen, bathroom) as they are good conductors of electricity.

If you are in the car

• Immobilize it on the side of the road and away from trees that may fall on it.
• Stay inside and turn on the stop lights (emergency lights) until the storm stops.
• Close the windows and do not touch metal objects.
• Avoid flooded roads.

If you are outdoors

• Take refuge in a building or in a car, otherwise sit immediately on the ground without lying down.
• Protect yourself under solid low tree branches in case you are in a forest.
• Never take refuge under a tall tree in the open.
• Avoid low ground for the risk of flooding.
• Do not stand next to pylons, power lines, telephone lines and fences.
• Do not approach metal objects (eg cars, bicycles, camping gear, etc.).
• Stay away from rivers, lakes or other bodies of water.
• If you are in the sea go out immediately.
• If you are isolated on a flat surface and feel your hair stand up (indicating that lightning will soon occur), do a deep seat with your head between your legs (to minimize your body surface and contact with the ground ) throwing the metal objects you have on you.