THE bad weather Elias is already showing its teeth in areas of Greece with heavy rains and hail. Barrages of warning messages were sent from 112 to Achaia, Ilia, Corinthia, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Fthiotida, Ithaca and Karditsa.

Progressive movements started from Region of Central Greece and the municipality of Lamieon, so as to proactively remove some residents from the Komma village and especially from the houses located very close to Sperchio. At the same time, there is a readiness for the total evacuation of the village if the need arises during the night.

And today the warning messages from 112 in the area of ​​Fthiotida are continuous and inform the inhabitants about the severe weather phenomena and invite them to avoid unnecessary movements.

At the same time, all equipment together with leased earthmoving machines of both the Region and the Municipalities have been found in relevant places and are waiting.

Since midday, especially in the city of Lamia and the surrounding area, it has not rained, but according to the information provided by the competent services, torrential rains are expected after 9:00 in the evening.

See the weather forecast from SKAI meteorologist Christina Souzi:

A little while ago, the meeting which was organized with the Mayors in the Region of Central Greece was completed, with the presence of Minister of Civil Protection Mr. Vassilis Kikilia.

During the meeting it was noted that Fthiotida is expected to be in the center of the bad weather Elias and a very difficult night is expected for the city of Lamia as well as the wider region. It is predicted that there will be intense storms as well as flooding.

The extreme weather phenomena, early in the morning, showed their teeth as there was heavy rain in the area of ​​Makrakomi, while yesterday in the area of ​​Molos and Agia Triada the torrential rain was continuous.

It is worth noting that throughout the day we had no serious problems in the area of ​​Domokos, which is injured by the previous bad weather, however, the concern of the residents of the wider area is great.

Problems were caused, early in the morning, on Lamia Karpenisiou road as transported materials fell on the road and covered the road surface. They were removed a few hours later with the intervention of machinery from the Region and the Municipalities. The Police Department of Fthiotida stopped traffic from the 30th to the 35th mile of the Lamia-Karpenisi road as well as for the same reason closed the traffic on the old Lamia-Stylida National Road at the height of the Lamia industrial area after transported materials covered the road surface.

Before noon they were removed and the road was reopened to traffic.

It should be noted that today the schools in the municipalities of Lamia, Makrakomi, Domokos and Stylida were closed and will also remain closed tomorrow for precautionary reasons.

According to relevant announcements from the education directorates, the courses will be held via distance learning.

Watch the course of the bad weather live:

Detailed weather forecast until Thursday

The EMY Emergency Weather Bulletin issued on 09/25 is updated according to the latest forecast data. The Elias system will continue to affect parts of the country with heavy rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by hail and high frequency of lightning.

More detail:

Today Tuesday (26-09-2023) locally heavy rains and storms are predicted in the Ionian, the mainland (except Macedonia and Thrace), the Sporades, northern Evia and northern Peloponnese.
The highest rainfall levels will occur:
a) in Thessaly (in the prefectures of Karditsa, Trikala, Magnesia and the southern parts of the prefecture of Larissa),
b) Epirus (in the prefectures of Arta and Preveza),
c) in Sterea (in Aetoloakarnania, Evrytania, Phthiotida and gradually in Phocis and the western parts of Boeotia) and
d) in the northern Peloponnese (in the prefectures of Achaia and the western parts of the prefecture of Corinthia).

Her Wednesday (27-09-2023) locally heavy rains and storms are predicted in the central and southern mainland (in Thessaly, Sterea and Peloponnese), in the Sporades, Evia, western Crete and possibly intermittently in the western Cyclades, the western and southern parts of Attica and the northern Aegean.
It should be noted that the highest rainfall levels will occur in the prefectures of Karditsa, in the eastern and southern parts of the prefectures of Magnesia, Evrytania, Fthiotida, Fokida, Boeotia, in the Sporades and in northern Evia.

Her Thursday (28-09-2023) local heavy rains and storms are predicted until noon in Sporades, Magnesia, Evia (mainly the north), Phthiotida and Boeotia.
Gradually the phenomena will weaken.

EMY’s emergency bulletins are updated every twelve hours and for more details on the development of the weather, refer to the regular weather bulletins and the website of EMY (www.emy.gr).

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 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.).
  • 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

Barrage of warning messages from 112: In Achaia, Ilia, Corinthia, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Fthiotida and Ithaca

A barrage of warning messages to limit movement due to the imminent advance of bad weather Elias has been sent through 112 by Civil Protection. The warning already concerns areas of Karditsa, Peloponnese (Achaia, Ilia, Corinthia), but also the Ionian.

Warning message from 112 for dangerous weather phenomena the next 24 hours they received shortly before 4 pm residents in the region of Achaia.

⚠️ Activation 1⃣1⃣2⃣

📍areas #Peloponnisou

🆘 Warning message for dangerous weather phenomena (strong storms, hail) from the evening hours of 09/26/2023 in your areas

‼️ Limit your movements during the phenomena & follow…

— 112 Greece (@112Greece) September 26, 2023

Immediately after 112 sounded both in the region of Fthiotida, Corinthia, and Ilia, but also in Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Ithaca, as well as the next few hours strong weather phenomena are also expected.

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📍#Kefalonia #Ithaca #Zante

🆘 Warning message for dangerous weather phenomena (strong storms, hail) from the evening hours of 9/26 in your area

‼️ Limit your movements during the phenomena & follow…

— 112 Greece (@112Greece) September 26, 2023

Message through 112 it was sent to residents of the Karditsa Regional Unit warning them that there will be dangerous weather phenomena (strong storms, hail) for the next 24 hours calling on citizens to avoid unnecessary movements, to follow the instructions of the authorities, as well as self-protection instructions.

Bad weather Elias has been affecting several regions of the country since Mondayhowever, according to the forecasts of meteorologists, in the following days the phenomenon is expected to intensify.