Heavy rains have caused significant problems across western and northern Greece, with residents in Patras, Igoumenitsa, Corfu, and Ioannina receiving emergency alerts via the 112 system.
The storms, which brought heavy rainfall and lightning, have led to flooding, power outages, and damage across various regions, and the bad weather is expected to persist through Tuesday.
In Ioannina, streets were flooded, roofs were damaged, and fallen trees created hazards. Several houses in suburbs like Perama and Neochoropoulos were inundated by rising waters. Northern Greece also faced severe weather, with lightning strikes leaving villages in Pella without power and igniting fires. In Kozani, crops, including tobacco, vegetables, and melons, suffered heavy losses due to hailstorms.
Corfu also experienced significant disruption, with flooded streets in the Liston and Spianada areas and flight delays caused by lightning. The island saw temporary power outages and traffic congestion. In response, a team from the 5th EMAK was dispatched to bolster the local fire services in preparation for worsening conditions.
The National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued an emergency weather bulletin, warning of more thunderstorms and heavy rains through Tuesday, affecting the northern Ionian, Epirus, Macedonia, and Thessaly. Residents are urged to remain vigilant as the storms continue.
Weather Forecast: General Conditions and Regional Details
General Overview:
– Weather: Mostly clear skies are expected. Clouds will develop by midday and in the afternoon, leading to local rain and isolated thunderstorms, particularly in the mountainous regions of Macedonia.
– Winds: Variable, ranging from 3 to 4 Beaufort, with northeastern winds reaching 4 to 5 Beaufort.
– Temperature: Ranges from 21 to 38°C, with central Macedonia possibly reaching up to 39°C. In western Macedonia, temperatures will be 3 to 4°C lower.
Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Mainland, and Western Peloponnese:
– Weather: Generally clear, with clouds developing in the afternoon and local rain possible in mountainous areas, mainly in Epirus.
– Winds: Northwestern at 3 to 5 Beaufort, occasionally up to 6 Beaufort in the Ionian Sea.
– Temperature: Between 24 and 37°C, reaching up to 38 to 39°C in the mainland, and up to 40°C in some areas. Interior Epirus will be 3 to 5°C cooler.
Eastern Mainland, Evia, and Eastern Peloponnese:
– Weather: Mostly clear, with clouds developing in the mountains by midday and possible local rain.
– Winds: From the north at 4 to 6 Beaufort, reaching 7 Beaufort locally in the east, easing in the afternoon.
– Temperature: Ranges from 23 to 39°C.
Cyclades and Crete:
– Weather: Clear skies.
– Winds: North at 6 to 7 Beaufort, slightly weakening in the evening.
– Temperature: From 25 to 32°C, reaching 34 to 36°C in southern Crete.
Eastern Aegean Islands and Dodecanese:
– Weather: Clear skies.
– Winds: North at 5 to 7 Beaufort, easing slightly in the evening.
– Temperature: From 25 to 37°C.
Thessaly:
– Weather: Generally clear with occasional clouds in the afternoon and possible local rain in the mountains.
– Winds: Northeastern at 3 to 4 Beaufort, up to 5 Beaufort in the Sporades in the morning.
– Temperature: From 22 to 39°C, with the Sporades reaching up to 32°C.
Attica:
– Weather: Clear skies.
– Winds: From the north at 4 to 6 Beaufort, easing in the evening.
– Temperature: From 26 to 38°C, with the eastern areas being 2 to 3°C cooler.
Thessaloniki:
– Weather: Mostly clear with occasional clouds and possible local rain or isolated thunderstorms in the surrounding mountains.
– Winds: From the south at 3 to 4 Beaufort.
– Temperature: From 25 to 37°C.