We will have the next three days severe weather conditions, warned on Thursday the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias.

“According to the Risk Assessment Committee that met recently, for the next three days we will have difficult weather conditions and cold weather will prevail. Specifically, in Atticiboiotia, in Evia, in Corinth, in Argolis, in the islands of the North, Central and South Aegean elements of the order of will prevail 6 and 7 Beaufortgradually from tomorrow Friday, Saturday and will be further strengthened on Sunday. The meeting of the coordinator follows, so that we can inform all the co-competent bodies. I draw everyone’s attention and ask our fellow citizens to be as careful as possible, because no mistake is allowed” the minister pointed out.

The minister’s statement was preceded by a meeting of the Scientific Risk Assessment Committee and at this time an inter-ministerial-coordinating meeting is taking place with the participation of representatives of the local authorities and all Civil Protection agencies.

Detailed weather forecast from EMY by regions

FORECAST FOR TOMORROW FRIDAY 23-08-2024
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Generally clear weather. In the midday and afternoon hours, temporary clouds will develop in the continental areas and in the central and northern mountains there will be local rain.
The winds will blow north-northwest, in the west and north 3 to 5, in the east and south 5 to 6 and temporarily in the Aegean locally 7 Beaufort.
The temperature will rise slightly and reach the continental 36 to 38 degrees Celsius. In the island country it will reach 32 to 33 degrees and locally in the Ionian islands, the eastern Aegean and southern Crete 34 to 36 degrees Celsius.

MACEDONIA, THRACE

Weather: Generally clear. In the midday and afternoon hours, temporary clouds will develop and local rains will occur in the mountains.
Winds: Northerly 3 to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 20 to 36 to 37 degrees Celsius. In western Macedonia the minimum will be 3 to 5 degrees lower.

IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIROS, WEST STEREA, WEST PELOPONNISOS

Weather: Generally clear. In the midday and afternoon hours, temporary clouds will develop in the continental areas and local rains will occur in the highlands of Epirus.
Winds: Variable 3 to 4 and gradually west northwest locally up to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 22 to 35 degrees and on the mainland in places up to 37 to 38 degrees Celsius. In the interior of Epirus the minimum will be 3 to 4 degrees lower.

EASTERN STEREA, EVIA, EASTERN PELOPONNISOS

Weather: Generally clear. In the midday and afternoon hours in the continental areas, mainly in the mountains, local clouds will develop.
Winds: Northerly 3 to 5 and locally to the east up to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 22 to 37 to 38 degrees Celsius.

CYCLADES, CRETE

Weather: Clear.
Winds: North northwesterlies 5 to 6 and gradually in the northern Cyclades temporarily up to 7 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 24 to 32 and in southern Crete up to 36 degrees Celsius.

EAST AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANISE

Weather: Clear.
Winds: In the north from north directions 5 to 6 and gradually locally 7 Beaufort. In the south northwest 4 to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 23 to 35 to 36 degrees Celsius.

THESSALY

Weather: Generally clear. In the midday and afternoon hours, temporary clouds will develop in the continental areas and local rains will occur in the mountains.
Winds: Northerly 3 to 4 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 20 to 36 to 37 degrees and in the Sporades up to 33 degrees Celsius.

ATTICA

Weather: Generally clear, with occasional clouds in the afternoon.
Winds: Northerly 4 to 5 and locally to the east up to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 23 to 37 degrees Celsius. In the east the maximum will be 3 to 4 degrees lower.

THESSALONIKI

Weather: Generally clear, with temporary clouds in the midday and afternoon hours.
Winds: North northwesterly 3 to 4 Beaufort and from noon changeable conditions.
Temperature: From 21 to 35 degrees Celsius.

FORECAST FOR SATURDAY 08-24-2024

Generally clear weather with temporary clouds in the midday and afternoon hours in the western and northern continental areas.
The winds will blow from north directions 3 to 4, in the Ionian locally up to 5 and in the Aegean 5 to 6 and locally 7 Beaufort.
The temperature will not change appreciably and will remain at high levels. It will reach 36 to 38 degrees on the mainland, 35 to 36 degrees in the Dodecanese and southern Crete, 32 to 33 degrees in the rest of the island country and locally 34 to 35 degrees Celsius in the Ionian Islands and the eastern Aegean islands.

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY 08-25-2024

Generally clear weather with sparse clouds in the north. In the midday and afternoon hours, temporary clouds will develop in the central and southern continental areas and local rains or showers will occur in the mountains.
Winds will blow from north directions 3 to 4, in the Ionian locally 5 and in the Aegean 5 to 6 and locally 7 Beaufort with a slight weakening in the evening.
The temperature will drop slightly. It will reach 35 to 37 degrees in the mainland, 30 to 31 degrees in the Cyclades, 31 to 33 degrees in the rest of the island country and 34 degrees Celsius in southern Crete and locally in the Dodecanese.

FORECAST FOR MONDAY 26-08-2024

Generally clear weather. In the midday and afternoon hours in the continental as well as in the Ionian, temporary clouds will develop and there will be local rain and sporadic storms, mainly in the mountains.
Winds will blow in the west variable 3 to 4, in the east from north directions 3 to 5 and in the Aegean 4 to 6 Beaufort with gradual weakening from the afternoon.
The temperature will see a slight further drop.

FORECAST FOR TUESDAY 27-08-2024

Generally clear weather. In the midday and afternoon hours on the mainland, the Ionian and Crete, temporary clouds will develop and in the northern and western highlands as well as in the highlands of Crete there will be local rain.
Winds will blow in the west northeast 3 to 4 gradually turning to northwest with the same intensity, in the east from north directions 3 to 5 and in the Aegean locally 6 Beaufort.
The temperature will drop slightly in the south.

Ioannina is in a state of Civil Protection emergency

In the meantime, the Municipal Units of Ioannina and Perama of the municipality of Ioannina, of the Regional Unit of Ioannina, were declared in a State of Civil Protection Emergency, due to the occurrence of severe weather phenomena on August 18, 2024.

The declaration of a state of emergency Civil Protection of the above areas was decided by the general secretary of Civil Protection, of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection and will be valid from the date of occurrence of the phenomena for one month, that is until September 18, 2024.

In particular, the decision of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection states:

“We decide to declare a State of Civil Protection Emergency of the Municipal Units of Ioannina and Perama of the Municipality of Ioannina, the Regional Unit of Ioannina, the Region of Epirus to deal with the emergencies and manage the consequences arising from the severe weather phenomena (heavy rains, floods) that occurred on 18-08-2024 in the above area according to the above 8 relevant. The declaration in question will be valid from the date of occurrence of the phenomena for one (1) month, i.e. until September 18, 2024. After the end of the specified time, the above State of Civil Protection Emergency will be lifted, without a new document.”