The weather forecast in detail until Thursday – Hail in Olympia Patras – Athens road, traffic is difficult – The recommendations of the Civil Protection – The Armed Forces are on full alert
Rain and sporadic storms took place in Western Macedonia today during the morning hours. According to the prognostic data of meteo.gr/National Observatory of Athens, during the day the phenomena will extend mainly to the western, central and southern country and from the afternoon they will intensify significantly, accompanied by hailstorms in places.
In the early afternoon of Monday, a hailstorm started on the Olympia Road of Patras – Athens at the height of Selianitika Achaia and traffic is moving with difficulty.
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The areas that will be most affected by the bad weather Eliasreceiving the largest volumes of water, will be Thessaly (mainly the prefectures of Trikala and Karditsa), Central Sterea (prefectures of Evrytania, Fokida and Fthiotida) and Northern Peloponnese (mainly the prefectures of Achaia and Corinthia).
Tomorrow, as the upper atmospheric disturbance (cold lake) responsible for the bad weather will be in the South Ionian, and combined with a surface barometric low, unsettled weather will again prevail in Western, Central and Southern Greece. In these areas, rains and storms will occur from time to time, phenomena that will be strong in places.
Specifically for Thessaly, the highest rainfall levels (in millimeters) until the end of tomorrow are expected in the areas of Pelion and Othryos, as well as in the western parts of the region.
According to the classification of the precipitation episode (RPI), which is implemented by the Meteo unit of the National Observatory of Athens, the precipitation episode for today and tomorrow is classified as Category 3 (Significant).
Based on the available data, on Wednesday the bad weather will continue with more and more intense phenomena (also in Thessaly), while Attica, Crete, the Cyclades, Evia and the Sporades are now expected to be significantly affected.
Detailed weather forecast according to the Emergency Bulletin of Dangerous Weather Phenomena (25/9) of EMY, updated based on the latest forecast data
– Heavy rains and storms in places today will manifest mainly in Thessalyas well as in West Macedoniaits western parts Central Macedonia and to prefectures of Fokida, Fthiotida, Evrytania and Boeotia of Sterea.
For the time being, Epirus, western Mainland and northern Peloponnese are likely to be affected. It is noted that in Thessaly the highest rainfall levels will occur in the prefectures of Karditsa and Trikala as well as in the west and north of the prefecture of Larissa.
– Tomorrow, locally heavy rains and storms are predicted in the Ionian, the continental (except Macedonia and Thrace) and towards the evening hours in the Sporades and northern Evia.
The highest rainfall levels will occur: in Thessaly (in the prefectures of Karditsa, Trikala, Magnesia and the southern parts of the prefecture of Larissa), in Sterea (in the prefectures of Fthiotida, Evrytania and Boeotia) and in Epirus (in the prefectures of Arta and Preveza).
On Wednesday (27/9) locally heavy rains and storms are predicted in the Ionian, the central and southern mainland (in Thessaly, Sterea and Peloponnese), the Sporades, Evia, western Crete and possibly the western Cyclades. It should be noted that the highest rainfall levels will occur in the prefectures of Karditsa, Fthiotida, in the eastern parts of the prefecture of Magnesia and in northern Evia.
On Thursday (28/9) locally heavy rains and storms are forecast until noon, in the Sporades, Magnesia, northern Evia, and the northeastern parts of Sterea. Gradually the phenomena will weaken.
Recommendations of Civil Protection
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection, has informed the competent government agencies involved, 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.
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection recommends that citizens be particularly careful, taking measures to protect themselves from risks arising from the occurrence of severe weather phenomena.
In particular, 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.
In areas with intense lightning activity:
If you are at home
- 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.
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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