meeting on extreme weather phenomena under the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilia – Thessaly, Magnesia, Pieria, Sporades, Evia and Fthiotida remain in the “red” – New warning 112 09/05/2023 14:33 APE-MPE Athens , Greece 1208 Greek

News Number: 27634125

A meeting on the evolution of bad weather Daniel was held by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilia with the participation of operational and service bodies.

As emerged from the meeting, Thessaly, Magnesia, Pieria, Sporades, Evia and Fthiotida remain in red while other warning messages will be sent via 112. At the same time, during the meeting, the need to follow the instructions of the 112 messages while the extreme weather conditions last and to faithfully follow the instructions of the authorities was underlined.

In addition, it was emphasized that strong weather phenomena are expected in the evening in Messinia and Laconia, while tomorrow in eastern Peloponnese, Argolis and Western Crete.

Regarding the further development of the bad weather, it was pointed out that heavy rains will occur in Western Greece and Epirus, but it does not appear that particular problems will be created.

Finally, bad weather is expected to affect Attica tomorrow morning without, however, appearing to create particular problems. According to the meteorological data so far, the bad weather tomorrow will mainly affect the southern suburbs and problems will likely arise from Piraeus to Sounio, in Salamina and Aegina.

Nthe 112 message for dangerous weather phenomena in the next 24 hours in Pieria, Thessaly, Sporades, Evia, Fthiotida

A new message via 112 was sent to the residents in Pieria, Thessaly, Sporades, Evia, Fthiotida warning them of dangerous weather phenomena (strong storms-lightning-hail) for the next twenty-four hours in their area and calling on them to limit their movements during the phenomena.

Specifically, the message states: “Dangerous weather phenomena (strong storms – lightning – hail) for the next 24 hours in Pieria, Thessaly, Sporades, Evia, Fthiotida. Limit movements during the phenomena and follow the instructions of the authorities.”

Recommendations of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection to citizens regarding the bad weather Daniel

Once again recommendations were addressed by the General Directorate of Public Health to the citizens to be especially careful, taking care to take self-protection measures against risks arising from the manifestation of intense weather phenomena.

  • In particular, in areas where heavy rainfall, storms or gale-force winds are predicted, the General Directorate of Civil Protection recommends to citizens: To secure objects which, if carried away by the severe weather, 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.

In areas with intense lightning activity:

If you are at home

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

If you are in the car

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

If you are outdoors

  • Take refuge in a building or car or sit on the ground immediately without lying down.
  • Take cover under solid branches of low trees if you are in the woods.
  • Never take shelter under a tall tree in an open area.
  • Avoid low-lying lands for the risk of flooding.
  • Do not stand next to utility poles, power lines, telephone lines and fences.
  • Do not approach metal objects (eg cars, bicycles, camping equipment, etc.).
  • Stay away from rivers, lakes or other bodies of water.
  • If you are in the sea, get out immediately.
  • If you’re isolated on a flat surface and feel your hair stand on end (signaling that lightning is about to strike), sit deep with your head between your legs (to minimize your body surface area and contact with the ground ) by throwing the metal objects you have on you.

The General Secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection, has informed the competent government agencies involved in the service, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness, in order to face directly the effects of the occurrence of intense weather phenomena.

It is noted that according to the updated Emergency Bulletin of Dangerous Weather Phenomena (EDEKF) issued today by the National Meteorological Service (NMS):

The bad weather that causes heavy rains and storms accompanied by hail, high frequency of lightning, strengthened winds in the Aegean and a noticeable drop in temperature, will cause high levels of rain in Thessaly, Sporades, central and eastern Sterea, northern Evia and eastern and southern Peloponnese.

More detail:

Today Tuesday 5-9-2023 the phenomena will be particularly strong.

Heavy rain and storms are forecast:

a. in central Macedonia (mainly in the prefectures of Pieria, Imathia and Halkidiki), Thessaly, Sporades, central and eastern Sterea (mainly in the prefectures of Evrytania, Fthiotida and Boeotia), Evia (mainly in the north) and eastern and southern Peloponnese

b. at times in western Crete, the western parts of the Cyclades and the islands of the northern Aegean. In addition, Epirus, the Ionian Islands, western Sterea, western Peloponnese and possibly the western and northern parts of Attica will be affected by the afternoon.

Tomorrow Wednesday 6-9-2023 heavy rains and storms are predicted:

In central Macedonia (mainly in the prefectures of Pieria, Imathia and Halkidiki), Thessaly the Sporades, central and eastern Sterea (mainly in the prefectures of Evrytania, Fthiotida and Boeotia), Evia (mainly in the north), eastern and southern Peloponnese and periods in western and southern Crete. Specifically in Attica, its southern sea and coastal parts will be affected from time to time.

Strengthened northeast winds of intensity 7 to 8 Beaufort will blow in the northern Aegean until the evening hours today, Tuesday 5-9-2023, while the temperature will be kept at low levels mainly in the Ionian and continental areas.

Citizens can be updated daily on the development of extraordinary weather phenomena in the regular weather reports of EMY and on the website of EMY at the online address www.emy.gr.

For information and announcements regarding the prevailing situation and the passability of the road network due to the influx of flood waters into it, 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 civilprotection.gov.gr