Greece’s National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an Emergency Weather Report warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms expected to hit parts of the country from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
The severe weather is forecast to affect mainly the eastern mainland and northern Aegean regions.
According to EMY, the following areas are expected to be impacted:
- Chalkidiki and the northern Aegean (especially Lemnos): from Tuesday afternoon until late evening.
- Sporades and eastern Thessaly (mainly Magnisia): from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.
- Eastern mainland Greece, including Attica: from early Tuesday afternoon until late evening.
- Southern Ionian Sea, western Peloponnese, and Aetolia-Acarnania: temporary storms expected Tuesday afternoon.
- Central and northern Evia: from Wednesday morning until evening.
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has urged citizens to exercise extreme caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and take all appropriate self-protection measures as the severe weather moves through the country.
Authorities are advising residents and visitors to monitor weather updates closely and follow official instructions.
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