Heatwave conditions are also expected in the country today, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees. Clouds will develop in continental areas from midday, so there is a possibility of localized showers in the mountains.
Winds will blow in the west west northwest directions 3 to 4 Beaufort, in the east north directions 4 to 5 and locally in the Aegean 6 Beaufort.
The temperature will reach 38 to 40 degrees in the mainland and 41 degrees Celsius locally. It is expected that in coastal areas, due to the sea breeze, the maximum values will be 2 to 4 degrees lower. In the island country the temperature will reach 32 to 34 degrees and in some places in the Ionian Islands, in the eastern Aegean and in the south of Crete 36 to 38 degrees Celsius.
Detailed EMY forecast by region
MACEDONIA, THRACE
Weather: Generally clear with local clouds at noon and afternoon, with a chance of local rain in the mountains.
Winds: Variable 3 to 4 and in the east northeast at times up to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: 23 to 39 and in some places 40 to 41 degrees Celsius. In Western Macedonia the minimum is 3 to 4 degrees lower.
IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIROS, WESTERN STERIA, WESTERN PELOPONNIS
Weather: Generally clear with temporary clouds at noon and afternoon in continental areas, so local showers are likely in the mountains.
Winds: West northwest 3 to 4 and in the Ionian temporarily up to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 24 to 38 and on the mainland up to 39 to 40 and in some places up to 41 degrees Celsius. In Epirus the minimum is 3 to 4 degrees lower.
EAST STEREA, EVIA, EASTERN PELOPONNISUS
Weather: Generally clear with temporary clouds at noon and afternoon in continental areas, so local showers are likely in the mountains.
Winds: North 4 to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 26 to 39 and in some places up to 40 to 41 degrees Celsius.
CYCLADES, CRETE
Time: clear.
Winds: North 4 to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 25 to 32 degrees and in the south of Crete up to 36 degrees Celsius.
EASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANIZO
Weather: Mostly clear. Local clouds mainly at noon and afternoon in the eastern Aegean islands.
Winds: North northwest 4 to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: 26 to 37 to 38 degrees Celsius.
THESSALY
Weather: Generally clear with temporary clouds at noon and afternoon in continental areas, so local showers are likely in the mountains.
Winds: Variable 3 to 4 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 23 to 39 to 40 degrees and in the Sporades up to 35 degrees Celsius.
RILE UP
Weather: Mostly clear.
Winds: North northeast 4 to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: 27 to 38 to 39 degrees Celsius. In the north and east the maximum is 2 to 3 degrees lower.
THESSALONIKI
Weather: Mostly clear with some temporary clouds at midday and afternoon in the surrounding mountains.
Winds: Variable 3 to 4 Beaufort.
Temperature: 27 to 38 to 39 degrees Celsius.
The weather scene on Saturday
Generally clear weather and only at noon and afternoon in continental areas will local clouds develop and in the northern highlands (mainly Epirus) local showers are likely.
Winds will blow in the west west northwest 3 to 4 and temporarily locally up to 5 Beaufort, in the east in the north directions 3 to 5 and locally in the Aegean up to 6 Beaufort.
The temperature will fluctuate at high levels mainly in the interior of the continent.
It will reach 38 to 40 degrees in the mainland and 41 degrees Celsius locally. It is expected that in coastal areas, due to the sea breeze, the maximum values will be 2 to 4 degrees lower. In the island country the temperature will reach 33 to 35 degrees and in some places in the Ionian and eastern Aegean islands and in the south of Crete 36 to 37 degrees Celsius.
FORECAST FOR SUNDAY 14-07-2024
Generally clear weather and only at noon and afternoon in continental areas will clouds develop, and in the highlands of the northwest local showers are likely.
The winds will blow from a northerly direction, in the west 2 to 4 and temporarily locally up to 5 Beaufort and in the east 3 to 5 and in the Aegean up to 6 Beaufort.
Temperatures will remain at high levels in most areas of the country.
It will reach 39 to 40 degrees Celsius on the mainland and, in some places, 41 to 42 degrees Celsius in the west. It is expected that in coastal areas, due to the sea breeze, the maximum values will be 2 to 4 degrees lower. In the island country, the temperature will reach 33 to 36 degrees and in the Ionian Islands, in the eastern Aegean and in the south of Crete, 36 to 38 degrees Celsius.
FORECAST FOR MONDAY 15-07-2024
Generally clear weather.
Winds will blow in the directions west west northwest 3 to 5 Beaufort, in the east north directions 3 to 5 and in the Aegean 6 and temporarily locally 7 Beaufort.
The temperature will not change significantly and will remain at high levels.
FORECAST FOR TUESDAY 16-07-2024
Generally clear weather.
Winds will blow from northerly directions 3 to 5 and in the Aegean 6 and temporarily locally up to 7 Beaufort.
The temperature will not change significantly and will remain at high levels.