National Meteorological Service
Storm Elias hits Attica and Central Greece
Attica and a significant part of central Greece were battered by severe storms, intense lightning activity, and flooded streets early on Wednesday. The adverse weather system named Elias is sweeping across the region, causing concern that lingers until Thursday.
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Authorities issue cellphone alerts to residents of Karditsa, Farsala
Authorities have issued cellphone alerts to residents of Karditsa and Farsala in central Greece, advising them to remain indoors due to hazardous weather conditions.
The Fire Brigade's Operations Center received 1,196 calls from Tuesday morning until Wednesday at 6 a.m. for assistance with tasks such as water pumping, tree removal, and evacuating people to safety.
Torrential rains kill one in Greece after wildfires
At least one person has died in eastern Greece after torrential rains hit the country, already ravaged for weeks by devastating wildfires, authorities said on Tuesday.
However, officials said firefighters had brought under control the blaze burning for weeks in Dadia national park.
Dangerous weather phenomena across Greece starting Monday
The National Meteorological Service (EMY) warned of a significant drop in temperature, thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds across Greece starting this Monday until Wednesday.
A low-pressure system is arriving from the north Balkans with a cold air mass which will reach the south Ionian Sea and affect most areas in Greece.
Upgrade of Alonissos island heliport completed
A project to upgrade and modernize the heliport on the island of Alonissos has been completed, according to a posting on X by the island's official site, Visit Alonissos.
Improvements include a new firefighting station, new water tank and generator that will activate the lighting system in case of a power cut.
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Wet and stormy conditions forecast for western and northern Greece
The National Meteorological Service has issued a warning of wet and stormy weather expected in parts of western and northern Greece from Saturday afternoon to early Sunday, as the weather system "Petar" makes its way to the country's shores.
Temperatures forecast to soar again in August
The return to temperatures in the 40s Celsius in the next few days and the longer-term forecasts for August, indicate a pattern of above-average temperatures for the month. August is expected to have temperatures up to six degrees (in terms of maximum) higher than the recent average, according to monthly projections, which however lack the precision of shorter-term statements.
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Heatwave to continue next week, some respite as of Thursday
The National Meteorological Service (EMY) said in an updated emergency weather report on Sunday said that the heatwave will continue mostly unabated until Thursday, when it will post a moderate decline.
Sunday's thermal surge prevailed throughout the country with temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius in Thessaly, central Greece.
Heatwave to peak again this weekend
After average temperatures of 36.3 and a high of 42.6 degrees Celsius recorded by the country's weather stations on Friday, the mercury is expected to rise again slightly over the weekend and to reach 45C in places.
The country is facing a prolonged heat wave, one "worse than that of 1987," according to Antonis Lalos, director of the National Meteorological Service (NMS).
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Third ‘Kleon’ heat surge forecast for next week
Temperatures are expected to climb to 44 degrees Celsius in some parts of Greece on Friday and Saturday, while on Sunday they may even hit a sizzling 45C in eastern regions.
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