Bad weather “Barbara”: What does the updated E.M.Y. bulletin say?

The Emergency Bulletin of Hazardous Weather Phenomena issued on 03-02-2023/13:00 local time, is updated according to the latest forecast data from the National Meteorological Service.

According to EMY, cold air masses from northern Europe have already reached our country and are causing bad weather with the name BARBARA.

The main characteristics are the low temperatures, the strong frost, the local heavy snowfalls in areas of eastern Greece as well as the stormy northerly winds of intensity 8 to 9 Beaufort on the seas.

Analytically:

Snowfalls will be noted

1) On Sunday (05/02/2023)

a. In the northern Aegean islands, Halkidiki and Thrace. The phenomena from the midday hours in Halkidiki and Thrace will present a temporary recession.

b. In the Sporades, in Thessaly (especially in eastern Magnesia), in Evia and in eastern Sterea. Snowfall will be heavy at times and will occur even in low-lying areas.

c. From the afternoon in the Cyclades (mainly in the mountains) as well as in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas of Crete where it will be thick at times.

d. Snow storms will occur in the eastern sea and coastal areas.

e. Especially for Attica, heavy snowfall will occur even in areas with low altitude, within the urban fabric. Snowfall will show a temporary lull overnight. On Monday, the snowfall will continue, which will be heavy at times.

2) On Monday (06/02/2023) at times heavy snowfall will continue to occur in the islands of the northern and eastern Aegean, Thrace, Sporades, Evia, eastern Sterea, the Cyclades and Crete.

3) On Tuesday (07/02/2023), snowfall is expected to continue in eastern Greece from Thessaly and further south (rainy areas) as well as in the Cyclades and Crete, but with less intensity.

Low temperatures

A gradual drop in temperature is predicted from north to south of the order of 8 to 10 degrees. This results in the prevalence of strong frost mainly in the continental areas, which will be total in places in the central and northern areas (negative temperatures throughout the day).

Stormy Winds

North northeast winds of intensity 8 to 9 Beaufort will blow on the seas, which from Sunday afternoon in the Ionian and from Tuesday (02/07/2023) in the Aegean, will gradually weaken.

More details on the development of the bad weather will be available in the analysis of the weather situation, as well as in the regular and emergency weather bulletins, on the EMY website (www.emy.gr) and its twitter account (@EMY_HNMS). Please note that emergency bulletins are updated at least every twelve hours.

At the same time, General Secretariat of Civil Protection recommends that citizens be especially careful, taking measures to protect themselves from risks arising from the occurrence of severe weather phenomena.

In particular, in areas where snowfall and frost are predicted:

If they are going to travel by car:

To be informed about the weather and the condition of the road network
Have skid chains on their vehicle and a full tank of fuel
To travel, if necessary, preferably during the day preferring the main roads
To inform their relatives about the route they are going to follow
Change their travel schedule to avoid peak weather conditions
To faithfully follow the instructions of the local authorities, such as Traffic, etc.
If moving on foot:

Dress in several layers of light clothing rather than a heavy garment and wear appropriate footwear to avoid slippery injuries
To avoid unnecessary movements during the peak of the phenomena (heavy snowfall, freezing conditions)
Also, in areas where heavy rainfall, storms or gale-force winds are expected to occur:

To secure objects which, if carried away by severe weather conditions, may cause damage or injury.
Make sure that the gutters and downspouts of the houses are not blocked and are working properly.
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 outdoor work and activities in marine and coastal areas during severe weather events (risk of lightning strikes).
Take shelter immediately during a hailstorm. Take shelter in a building or car and do not leave the safe area until they are sure the storm has passed. Hail can be very dangerous for animals too.
Avoid passing under large trees, under posted signs and in general areas where light objects (e.g. pots, broken glass, etc.) can become detached and fall to the ground (e.g. under balconies) .
To faithfully follow the instructions of the local authorities, such as Traffic, etc.
For information and announcements regarding the prevailing situation and the passability of the road network due to the inflow of flood waters into it or due to snowfall and frost, citizens can visit the EL.AS website. www.astynomia.gr.

For more information and self-protection instructions from severe weather, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at the email address www.civilprotection.gr.

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