Severe Weather Alert Issued for Greece as Storm Bora Approaches

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The Greek Meteorological Service has issued an urgent bulletin for hazardous weather conditions as a low-pressure system named Bora slowly advances from the Ionian Sea towards the east. The system is expected to bring severe weather, including heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds, to various parts of Greece starting late Friday evening and persisting until Monday.

Key Areas Affected:

  1. Rain and Thunderstorms:
  • Central and Eastern Macedonia, Thrace: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecasted from early Saturday morning until Monday morning. Particularly intense conditions are expected in Chalkidiki, Thessaloniki, Pieria, and Imathia from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon, indicated by a red alert on Meteoalarm.
  • Ionian Sea, Epirus, and Western Central Greece: Inclement weather will commence late Friday night and continue intermittently until early Saturday night.
  • Western and Southern Peloponnese: Weather deterioration is anticipated from early Saturday morning until evening.
  • Thessaly, Sporades, Northeastern Aegean Islands, Dodecanese: Adverse weather will start early Saturday afternoon and last until Monday morning.
  • Eastern Central Greece (including Attica) and Euboea: These regions will face rough weather from early Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning.
  • Western Crete and Cyclades: Conditions will worsen from noon on Saturday until Sunday morning.
  1. Wind Conditions:
  • Gale-force east-northeast winds, reaching 8 to 9 Beaufort, are expected in central and eastern Macedonia and Thrace from Saturday afternoon until late Sunday afternoon.
  1. Snowfall:
  • Heavy snowfall is predicted in the mountainous areas of Macedonia and Epirus from Saturday afternoon until Sunday afternoon.

Public Advisory:

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions and stay informed through official channels. Travelers should exercise caution as these conditions may lead to disruptions in transport and other services.

Official Resources:

For the most current warnings and alerts, residents can visit the Meteoalarm website:

Follow updates and guidance from the Greek Meteorological Service (@EMY_HNMS), the Civil Protection Agency (@CivPro_GR), and local news and official channels for the latest developments.

As Bora approaches, it’s crucial to remain vigilant and prepared to ensure safety during this period of severe weather conditions.