Greece Faces Scorching Heatwave, With Peak Temperatures Expected Wednesday and Thursday

GCT NEWSROOM
16 JULY 2024 - 15:08

Greece is bracing for a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to soar as high as 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 degrees Fahrenheit) by Thursday. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued a new emergency weather report warning of a dangerous heatwave engulfing the country.

The heatwave is being fueled by warm air masses moving from North Africa across Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Coastal areas will experience slightly lower temperatures, 2 to 4 degrees Celsius cooler than inland regions. Minimum temperatures are also expected to remain high, hovering between 27 to 29 degrees Celsius in most areas.

Detailed Forecast:

Tuesday (16-7-2024):

• Continental areas: 39-41°C (102.2-105.8°F), with localized areas in the west and north reaching 42°C (107.6°F).
• Ionian, Dodecanese, and southern Crete: 37-38°C (98.6-100.4°F).
• Other island regions: 33-35°C (91.4-95°F).
• Attica and Thessaloniki: 38-39°C (100.4-102.2°F).

Wednesday (17-7-2024) & Thursday (18-7-2024):

• Inland areas: 41-42°C (105.8-107.6°F), with localized areas in the west, central, and north reaching 43°C (109.4°F).
• Ionian, Eastern Aegean islands, Dodecanese, and southern Crete: 38-40°C (100.4-104°F).
• Other island regions: 35-37°C (95-98.6°F).
• Attica and Thessaloniki: 39-40°C (102.2-104°F).

Friday (19-7-2024):

• Northern continental areas: 38-39°C (100.4-102.2°F).
• Other continental areas: 40-41°C (104-105.8°F).
• Ionian, Eastern Aegean islands, Dodecanese, and southern Crete: 37-39°C (98.6-102.2°F).
• Other island regions: 34-36°C (93.2-96.8°F).
• Attica and Thessaloniki: 38-39°C (100.4-102.2°F).

Note: Instability with potential storms is expected in northern Greece, starting Friday afternoon and continuing into the evening.

Saturday (20-7-2024):

• Northern continental areas: 37-38°C (98.6-100.4°F).
• Other continental areas: 39-40°C (102.2-104°F), with localized areas in the west reaching 41°C (105.8°F).
• Ionian, Eastern Aegean islands, Dodecanese, and southern Crete: 37-39°C (98.6-102.2°F).
• Other island regions: 34-36°C (93.2-96.8°F).
• Attica: 38-39°C (100.4-102.2°F).
• Thessaloniki: 37°C (98.6°F).

Note: Storms are expected across northeastern Greece, including Thrace, eastern Macedonia, and parts of central Macedonia.

Sunday (21-7-2024):

Temperatures are expected to drop slightly, by 1-2 degrees Celsius, with most continental areas seeing highs of 37-39°C (98.6-102.2°F).