Severe storms, gale-force winds up to 9 Beaufort, and thick African dust blanket Greece on January 15, disrupting ferries, reducing visibility in Athens, and raising flood risks. Dust clears by Monday morning.
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Strong south-southeasterly winds of 5–9 Beaufort are keeping ships docked across Greece on Monday, halting ferry routes from Piraeus to the Cyclades and causing cancellations at Rafina. The Hellenic Coast Guard advises passengers to check with port authorities and shipping companies for updates on itineraries.
A woman tragically died in Glyfada, Athens, swept away by floodwaters amid severe storms hitting Greece. A coast guard officer also killed in Peloponnese as red alerts issued across multiple regions.
A severe weather system has caused chaos in Athens since Wednesday, with power cuts in multiple neighborhoods, flooded streets stranding drivers, an evacuation order in Aspropyrgos, and over 75 fire brigade calls for flooding and fallen trees. The extreme conditions, featuring heavy rain, thunderstorms, snowfall, and strong winds, are set to continue until Thursday afternoon
Greece Severe Weather January 21 2026: Schools Closed in Attica, Ferries Cancelled, Red Alert Issued
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and snow blanket Greece on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, prompting Code Red civil protection alerts in five regions including Attica. All schools in Attica remain closed with remote learning in effect, while ferries are docked in Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio ports due to winds up to 9 Beaufort. Rail lines face cancellations from fallen trees, and authorities advise limiting travel as dangerous conditions intensify from afternoon into evening.
Three-Day Arctic Cold Snap Hits Greece: Heavy Rain, Mountain Snow & Widespread Frost (Jan 11–14,…
Greece is set to experience a mix of African dust, muddy rain, and strong southern…
On New Year’s Day 2026, the Greek island of Lemnos was completely blanketed in snow due to a powerful cold front, creating a stunning winter landscape visible even from space in a Sentinel-2 satellite image
Temperatures plunged several degrees below zero in Central Macedonia on December 30, 2025, with Nevrokopi Fortress recording -8.6°C, the lowest in the region. Other areas like Neapoli Kozani (-7.9°C), Grevena (-7.6°C), and Florina (-7.2°C) also saw sub-zero readings, while Thessaloniki city center was at 3°C and Lagadas hit -5°C. Meteorologists predict further drops into New Year’s, with low temperatures and limited snowfall expected at northern Greece ski resorts.
Improved weather is expected today, Friday, December 26, 2025, as severe storms ease, but a significant cold front may bring snowfall to lower altitudes in central and northern Greece on December 28–29, with colder air arriving around New Year’s Eve.
Greece is bracing for wet holidays as a low-pressure system brings widespread rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and mountain snowfall through December 26. Heavy rainfall is expected in the Ionian Islands, Epirus, and western regions on Christmas Day, with conditions improving from Friday and colder weather forecast for New Year’s.
Greece is expected to experience mild weather with sunshine and slightly rising temperatures over the…
Storm Byron battered Greece for a second day, causing severe flooding in Mandra and other regions. No fatalities reported thanks to post-2017 anti-flood works, despite record rainfall.
Intense rainfall from Storm Byron battered Attica on December 4, 2025, recording 97 mm in Vlychada and prompting 90 emergency calls to the fire service amid widespread flooding and disruptions.
Greece declares Red Code emergency as Storm Byron hits with violent storms and flooding risk until 6 December 2025. Attica, Thessaloniki, Thessaly, Crete and the islands including Santorini and Rhodes are on maximum alert. Emergency ministerial meeting called for Thursday.
A cold front is expected to hit Greece on Thursday and Friday, bringing heavy rainfall, storms, and snowfall. Authorities have issued red alerts for nine regions, including Athens-Piraeus, as civil protection teams prepare for potential flooding and road blockages.
Storm Adel is intensifying, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and gale-force winds to large parts…
Greece will face unstable weather on Wednesday, with strong storms, heavy rain, and powerful southerly winds affecting much of the country. The most intense conditions are expected in the west and northwest, while temperatures will rise across all regions, including Athens and Thessaloniki.
The ski resorts of Pisoderi and Vasilitsa were blanketed by the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, bringing optimism to managers who expect enough snow to open for the Christmas holiday period.
Meteorologists warn of severe winter conditions across Europe as Greece prepares for its first snowfall of the season. Unsettled weather, rain, storms and African dust continue to affect the country ahead of a colder shift later this month.
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms hit Attica on November 10, 2025, with meteorologists Panagiotis Giannopoulos and Panos Tsatrafyllias warning of intense phenomena, including gusty winds, until Monday afternoon. Storms will continue in other regions into Tuesday.
Unsettled weather across Greece today, October 26, 2025, with showers in the west and temperatures reaching up to 28°C. Find out where to expect rain, the forecast for Athens and Thessaloniki, and detailed regional weather updates.
A five-day storm bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gale-force winds will hit Greece from October 19-23, with Attica, western Greece, and the Ionian Islands facing the worst impacts. Expect localized flooding and reduced visibility, especially on Sunday and Monday.
Greece will be hit by two waves of Saharan dust and extreme weather starting October 18, bringing reduced visibility, health risks, strong winds, and rain.
Storm “Barbara” will hit Greece starting October 5, 2025, bringing 48 hours of rain, thunderstorms, gale-force winds, and a temperature drop. Western Greece, Chania, Macedonia, Thrace, and the North Aegean islands will be most affected, with conditions improving by Wednesday.
Greece will enjoy summer-like weather this weekend with sunshine and high temperatures, but from Monday rain, storms, and a 4–5°C drop in temperature are expected.
Over 5,000 lightning strikes hit Greece on August 18, 2025, with the highest activity in Thessaly, Eastern Macedonia, and Central Greece. Storms caused heavy rain, power outages, and fire risks.
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service forecasts temperatures up to 41°C and strong winds on Monday, heightening fire risk across Greece, with extreme conditions in Athens, Viotia, and Evia.
Greece expects relief from the current heatwave as temperatures drop to seasonal norms, but August 2025 brings varied weather with potential heatwaves, thunderstorms, and strong Aegean winds, per YouWeather’s forecast.
Greece endured extreme heatwave conditions on July 25, 2025, with temperatures exceeding 42°C in many regions and reaching 45.8°C in Skala Messinias. Over 85% of the population faced maximum temperatures above 39°C, prompting renewed safety advisories from Civil Protection.
