The country is entering a trajectory of successive weather fronts this week, as three waves of severe weather are expected to affect large parts of the territory through the weekend, bringing rain, thunderstorms and strong winds.
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According to meteorologists, the first wave is already underway and is affecting eastern Macedonia, Thrace, the islands of the northern and eastern Aegean, the Dodecanese and Crete. A new weather deterioration is expected on Wednesday through Thursday, while a third wave of severe weather is forecast for the weekend.
The largest amounts of rainfall are expected in western Greece, the Aegean and the mountainous areas of mainland Greece, while winds will blow stormy at times, mainly from southern directions. Temperatures will remain at levels slightly higher than normal for the season, with snowfall limited to mountainous areas.
In Attica, the weather will remain relatively mild, with local showers at intervals.
Marousakis: Waves of severe weather with storms but also breaks
The country is entering a rhythm of continuous severe weather in the coming days, with low-pressure systems succeeding one another, according to Open meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis. As he noted, “we are in a flow of continuous severe weather, continuous low-pressure systems from the area of central Europe and Italy.” “We are getting low-pressure systems that bring heavy rainfall, storms, and strong southerly winds in the Ionian and Aegean, and it appears we will continue this way at least until the middle of next week,” he noted.
Today Tuesday, the strong weather front is limited to the eastern – southeastern Aegean and the northeastern parts of the country. Until noon, areas such as Macedonia, Thrace, the northern Aegean and the eastern-southeastern Aegean will receive rain and even thunderstorms, while in the rest of the country the weather improves significantly with long periods of sunshine.
The low-pressure system is moving away and the large pressure difference is decreasing, resulting in winds losing their intensity. In the Aegean they will approach 6 to 7 Beaufort, while in the Ionian they will blow strong.
Temperatures remain good for the season. The mercury will reach up to 16 degrees Celsius at noon, while in the west and north it will range from 12 to 15 degrees. The sensation of cold and humidity will be more intense in the morning hours.
In Attica, the day begins with clouds and a few local showers in the southern parts of the region are not excluded, however the weather will improve relatively quickly with long periods of sunshine. Winds will blow with locally strong intensities and the temperature will approach 15 degrees Celsius.
In Thessaloniki, the phenomena are more intense, with rain and possible thunderstorms mainly towards the eastern parts. From the afternoon the weather will begin to improve, while the mercury will not exceed 13 degrees Celsius.
For the coming days, Mr. Marousakis mentioned that on Wednesday, although the day will start with mild weather conditions for most geographical regions, around noon a new wave of severe weather will approach us from Italy. “The weather will begin to gradually deteriorate, first in the western – northwestern country and, as we go towards evening, in other geographical regions as well,” he explained.
The main characteristics of the new severe weather will again be heavy rainfall, thunderstorms in coastal and maritime areas, snow in mountains of the mainland, and very strong southerly winds, which in the Ionian and Aegean may reach storm levels.
The severe weather will pass through Thursday, Friday is expected to see a temporary improvement, while within Saturday a new wave of severe weather arrives with considerable rain, especially on Sunday. There is again a risk of flooding episodes.
As the meteorologist noted, “we will continue this way until early next week and we’ll see when the weather stabilizes,” as forecast data shows successive waves of severe weather from central Europe towards the country. The rainfall will be normal for the season, however caution is required.
Finally, he clarified that no significant cold appears to be coming, at least at low altitudes, in the coming days.
Tsatrafyllias: “Three waves of severe weather this week”
The country is experiencing a rhythm of continuous severe weather this week, with three successive waves affecting various regions. The first wave is already affecting eastern Macedonia, Thrace, the islands of the northern and eastern Aegean, the Dodecanese and Crete, while the next two are expected Wednesday-Thursday and Saturday-Sunday, as meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafyllias informs.
According to the meteorologist, most rainfall will occur in western Greece, eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the eastern Aegean and Crete, with strong southerly winds, while temperatures will remain above normal levels. The weather in Attica will be relatively mild, with light rain mainly on Thursday and maximum temperatures of 15-16°C.
Detailed post by Giorgos Tsatrafyllias:
“”Three waves of severe weather this week…”
Good evening!
The first wave of severe weather this week is in full development with the phenomena having shifted eastward and affecting until tomorrow afternoon eastern Macedonia, Thrace, the islands of the northern and eastern Aegean, the Dodecanese and Crete.
The other two waves will occupy us during the periods Wednesday-Thursday and Saturday-Sunday.
Most rainfall will occur in western Greece, eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the eastern Aegean and Crete.
Prevailing winds will be southerly except on Tuesday in the Ionian and Sunday in both seas when they will turn to northerly. On Thursday and Saturday they will reach 8 Beaufort.
Don’t expect cold weather. On the contrary, the mercury will be 3-6 degrees above normal levels. Under these conditions snow will be limited to the mountains.
Attica: Without significant rain (more on Thursday) with temperature reaching 15-16 degrees.
The latest forecast data shows that February will start with “mild” weather. Good week!”.
Today’s weather by region
Heavy rain and thunderstorms with local hail are forecast in the Eastern Aegean islands until morning hours, in Crete until midday and in the Dodecanese until afternoon hours.
In the Eastern Aegean islands, Dodecanese, Cyclades, Crete and temporarily until noon in Macedonia and Thrace, clouds with rain and sporadic thunderstorms. The phenomena will be intense until morning in the Eastern Aegean islands, until noon in Crete and until afternoon hours in the Dodecanese.
In the rest of the country, unstable weather with local rain and few sporadic thunderstorms. Light snowfall will occur in northern mainland mountains.
Winds will blow in the eastern and southern regions from the south-southwest 4 to 6 and locally 7 Beaufort. In the west and gradually also in the northern Aegean they will blow from the north-northwest 4 to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature will show a small drop and will reach 14 to 16 on the mainland and 17 to 18 degrees Celsius in the island regions.
MACEDONIA, THRACE
Weather: Increased clouds with rain, snowfall in mountains and sporadic thunderstorms until early morning. From noon the weather will improve.
Winds: Western southwestern 3 to 5 Beaufort and in the west northwestern with the same intensity.
Temperature: From 04 to 14 degrees Celsius. In western Macedonia 3 to 4 degrees lower.
IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIRUS, WESTERN CENTRAL GREECE, WESTERN PELOPONNESE
Weather: Light clouds temporarily increased, with possibility of weak local rain early morning and isolated thunderstorms in the south. Light snowfall will occur in Epirus mountains in morning hours.
Winds: Northwestern 4 to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 07 to 16 and in inland Epirus up to 13 degrees Celsius.
THESSALY, EASTERN CENTRAL GREECE, EUBOEA, EASTERN PELOPONNESE
Weather: Light clouds temporarily increased with local rain in Thessaly and southern Peloponnese in morning hours when isolated thunderstorms may also occur.
Winds: From western directions 3 to 5 and from afternoon in the south temporarily up to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 02 to 15 degrees Celsius. In the north 2 to 3 degrees lower.
CYCLADES, CRETE
Weather: Clouds with rain and sporadic thunderstorms, which in Crete until noon will be locally strong. From afternoon the weather will improve.
Winds: Southwestern 5 to 6 and locally in Crete 7 Beaufort turning from afternoon to western northwestern 4 to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 11 to 17 degrees Celsius.
EASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANESE
Weather: Clouds with rain and sporadic thunderstorms, which will be locally strong until morning hours in Eastern Aegean islands and until afternoon in Dodecanese.
Winds: Southerly 5 to 7 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 11 to 18 degrees Celsius. In the north 2 to 3 degrees lower.
ATTICA
Weather: Light clouds temporarily increased.
Winds: Western northwestern 3 to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 05 to 16 degrees Celsius.
THESSALONIKI
Weather: Increased clouds with local rain and possibly isolated thunderstorms in early morning hours and from afternoon gradually clear.
Winds: Northern northwestern 3 to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 06 to 14 degrees Celsius.
Weather on Wednesday (28/1)
In the Eastern Aegean islands, Dodecanese and possibly Crete, clouds with local rain and isolated thunderstorms in Dodecanese with rapid weakening.
In the rest of the country light clouds that from noon initially in the west and gradually in central and northern mainland will increase and local rain will occur, and in the west from afternoon sporadic thunderstorms. At night the rain will extend to the eastern island regions.
Light snowfall will occur mainly in central and northern mainland mountains.
Winds will blow initially western northwestern 4 to 5, in the south locally up to 6, quickly turning in the west and gradually in the rest of the country to southern southwestern strengthening in the Ionian and gradually in the Aegean locally to 7 Beaufort.
Temperature will show a small rise mainly in the west and north and will reach 15 to 17 degrees in the Ionian and mainland, while in the northwest it will not exceed 12 to 13 and in the rest of the island regions it will reach 18 to 19 degrees Celsius.
Weather on Thursday (29/1)
Clouds temporarily increased with rain and sporadic thunderstorms initially in the west, north and eastern island regions. Quickly the phenomena will extend to the rest of the country, while in evening hours they will weaken and be limited mainly to the west and eastern island regions.
Snowfall will occur in mountains of central and northern Greece.
Meteorological conditions favor the transport of African dust mainly in southern and eastern regions.
Winds will blow southern southwestern and gradually in the west western 4 to 6, in the seas 7 and possibly temporarily in the Aegean locally 8 Beaufort. Gradual weakening in the north from evening hours. Temperature will show a small rise, mainly in the south.
Weather on Friday (30/1)
Clouds temporarily increased with rain and sporadic thunderstorms in the west, north and eastern island regions. The phenomena in the north will gradually weaken. In the rest of the country clouds locally and at intervals increased with local rain and isolated thunderstorms in the southern island regions. Meteorological conditions favor the transport of African dust mainly in the south.
Winds will blow from western directions 4 to 5, in the seas 6 and only in the south locally 7 Beaufort. Gradual weakening mainly in the north.
Temperature will not show significant change.
Weather on Saturday (31/1)
Clouds temporarily increased with rain and sporadic thunderstorms in eastern and southern island regions.
In the rest of the country clouds at intervals increased with local rain and possibly isolated thunderstorms in the southwest and possibly the northeast.
Winds will blow from western
