The weather scenario is distinctly autumnal from early Monday morning (29/9), as rain began in most areas of Athens and is expected to last for several hours. The barometric low that originated from Italy has already caused severe weather in western Greece since Saturday (27/9), while yesterday Sunday it extended to more eastern regions of the country.
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Bad weather in Athens: Rain subsides today
In Attica, the phenomena will continue until early afternoon, when a gradual retreat of rain is expected. Despite improvement from tomorrow and mainly Wednesday, meteorologists warn that from Thursday a new, stronger severe weather system is expected, which will initially affect western Greece and subsequently almost the entire country. According to Windy, Attica will be affected again from Thursday, with intense thunderstorms that may strike many areas of the capital and suburbs.
New wave comes from Thursday
The severe weather wave that has been troubling the country in recent days is expected to subside, as meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis points out. However, he warns that a new wave is expected from Thursday, with extensive rains that will affect more areas. The previous barometric low is moving eastward, while simultaneously high pressures at higher geographical latitudes will transfer warmer air masses. This combination with Europe’s cold waters will create new severe weather from Wednesday night towards Thursday.
Today’s weather forecast
Today, Monday 29/9, the weather will be unstable mainly in western, central and southern Greece. Clouds will alternate with sunny intervals, rain and local thunderstorms.
Better weather conditions are expected in Thessaly and further north, with lower chances for intense phenomena. Winds will not create problems, while from Wednesday towards Thursday they turn southerly, strengthening the phenomena of the new severe weather.
The mercury has dropped and will fall further in the coming days. Next weekend intense cold is expected, mainly in northern Greece, with the possibility of the first snow appearing on high mountains. In Attica, few rains will occur during the day, with sunny intervals and maximum temperature up to 24°C. In Thessaloniki, few local rains may develop in coastal areas, with temperatures from 23 to 24°C.
How the weather will be in the coming days
Tomorrow Tuesday, we don’t expect anything significant. Few rains mainly towards central and northern Greece, and temperature at 23 to 25 degrees for most areas. On Wednesday, it gradually begins, and severe weather approaches us, which will reach us from Thursday onwards. On Thursday, the weather deteriorates considerably. It’s a severe weather wave we expect from Italy and is capable of producing locally large volumes of water. The difference from the previous severe weather wave is that it will have longer duration and will occupy larger areas, reaching even the eastern Aegean. We’ll have unstable weather conditions over the weekend, with cold, winds and rain. It will be an extremely autumnal weather scenario, while temperature will drop considerably. There’s again risk for flooding episodes.
