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.
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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.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis delays his Davos trip for the World Economic Forum due to severe storms in Greece, before rushing to an emergency EU summit on Greenland tensions.
