An extended heatwave has been underway since yesterday, with weather conditions remaining clear and temperatures climbing even higher today, Friday (21/08), reaching up to 38°C in some areas — with a scorching weekend still to come. According to the forecast issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), isolated rainfall is also expected in some regions, while winds will reach up to force 6 on the Beaufort scale.
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Weather forecast from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service for Friday, August 21
In detail, skies will be mostly clear today, with a few temporarily increased clouds during the midday and afternoon hours over the mountainous western mainland, where isolated showers or rain are possible. Winds will blow from northerly directions, force 3 to 5 in the west, and locally up to force 6 in the Aegean.
Temperatures will rise slightly. On the mainland, highs will reach 37–38°C; in the Ionian Islands, 34–36°C; in the Cyclades, 29–30°C; in Crete, 33–34°C; and in the eastern Aegean islands and Dodecanese, 36°C and locally 37°C.
ATTICA
Weather: Generally clear.
Winds: Northerly, force 3 to 4, up to force 5 in the east.
Temperature: 22°C to 36–37°C.
THESSALONIKI
Weather: Generally clear.
Winds: Variable, force 2 to 3, temporarily southerly force 3 to 4 during midday and afternoon.
Temperature: 22°C to 35–36°C.
MACEDONIA, THRACE
Weather: Generally clear with a few temporarily increased clouds over the mountains of Western Macedonia during midday and afternoon hours, when isolated showers or rain are possible.
Winds: Variable, force 3 to 4; northeasterly in the east, force 3 to 4, locally up to force 5.
Temperature: 20°C to 36°C, and locally 37–38°C in central Macedonia.
IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIRUS, WESTERN CENTRAL GREECE, WESTERN PELOPONNESE
Weather: Generally clear with a few temporarily increased clouds over the mountains during midday and afternoon hours, when isolated showers or rain are possible.
Winds: Northerly, force 3 to 4; westerly-northwesterly from midday, force 4, locally up to force 5.
Temperature: 21°C to 34°C, and locally 36–37°C on the mainland.
THESSALY, EASTERN CENTRAL GREECE, EUBOEA, EASTERN PELOPONNESE
Weather: Generally clear with a few temporary clouds over the mountainous mainland of Thessaly during midday and afternoon hours.
Winds: Variable, force 3 to 4; northerly in the east, force 4 to 5, locally up to force 6.
Temperature: 20°C to 37°C, locally reaching 38°C.
CYCLADES, CRETE
Weather: Generally clear.
Winds: Northerly, force 4 to 5, locally up to force 6 in the Cyclades. From the afternoon in Crete, westerly force 3 to 5.
Temperature: 22°C to 30°C, and in Crete up to 33–34°C.
EASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANESE
Weather: Generally clear.
Winds: Northerly, force 4 to 5, locally up to force 6.
Temperature: 22°C to 36°C, locally up to 37°C in the south.
Forecast for Saturday, August 22
Generally clear skies, with a few temporarily increased clouds during the midday and afternoon hours over the mountainous mainland, where isolated showers are possible. Morning visibility in the west will be locally reduced. Winds will blow from the north-northwest, force 3 to 5, gradually reaching up to force 6 locally in the west. Temperatures will rise slightly further.
Forecast for Sunday, August 23
Generally clear skies with temporary cloud buildup during the midday and afternoon hours over the mainland, bringing isolated showers and the possibility of scattered thunderstorms over mountainous areas. Morning visibility in the west will be locally limited. Winds will blow from the north-northwest, force 4 to 5 in the west and force 4 to 6 in the east. Temperatures will remain largely unchanged.
