Today Wednesday 06-09-2023 heavy rains and storms are predicted in Thessaly, Sporades, central and eastern Sterea, Evia, eastern and southern Peloponnese, central Macedonia and Attica mainly the southern sea and coastal parts but also in places in western and southern Crete, the western parts of the Cyclades and Epirus.
The bad weather, which is already causing particularly intense phenomena with heavy rains and storms, a high frequency of lightning, strong winds in the Aegean and a noticeable drop in temperature, will continue until Thursday 09-07-2023, causing very high levels of rain, according to the updated Emergency Bulletin of Dangerous Weather Phenomena (EDEKF) issued by the National Meteorological Service (NMS).
More detail:
Today Wednesday 06-09-2023 heavy rains and storms are predicted:
a. In Thessaly, the Sporades, central and eastern Sterea (mainly the prefectures of Evrytania, Fthiotida and Boeotia), Evia (mainly the north), eastern and southern Peloponnese, central Macedonia (mainly the prefectures of Pieria, Imathia and Halkidiki) and Attica, mainly the southern sea and coastal parts.
b. in places in western and southern Crete, the western parts of the Cyclades and Epirus.
Tomorrow, Thursday 07-09-2023 heavy rains and storms are predicted until noon in Thessaly, the Sporades, northern Evia and central and eastern Sterea (mainly the prefectures of Fthiotida and Boeotia).
Strengthened northeast winds of intensity 7 to 8 Beaufort will blow in the northern Aegean until the morning hours of Wednesday 6-9-2023, while the temperature will be maintained at low for the season levels in the mainland.
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.
Recommendations of the general secretariat of Civil Protection to citizens
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection advises citizens to be particularly careful, ensuring that self-protection measures are taken against risks arising from the occurrence of severe weather phenomena.
In particular, in areas where heavy rainfall, storms or gale-force winds are predicted, the Public Health Service recommends that citizens:
• Secure objects which, if carried away by severe weather conditions, may cause damage or injury.
• To 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 (eg pots, broken glass, etc.) can become detached and fall to the ground (eg 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 the 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 shelter 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 land 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.).
• Move away from rivers, lakes or other bodies of water.
• If you are in the sea, get out immediately.
• If you are isolated on a flat surface and feel your hair stand on end (indicating that lightning is about to strike), take a deep seat with your head between your legs (to minimize your body surface and contact with 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 and 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.
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
Source: Skai
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