Temperatures are expected to surge again nationwide next week, with meteorologists predicting highs of up to 43-44 degrees Celsius in heat-prone regions.
The National Meteorological Service (EMY) states that temperatures will start to rise over the weekend, reaching between 34 and 36 degrees Celsius in mainland areas and will climb even higher from Tuesday onward, pushing temperatures to extreme levels surpassing 43 degrees in some locations.
Additionally, dust from the Sahara is anticipated to return on Tuesday and Wednesday, particularly affecting the Greek mainland and the Ionian islands. This intense heatwave, with an undetermined duration, is originating from Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya in North Africa.
Forecast for Monday, June 10
During the mid-afternoon, expect mostly clear skies with occasional thick clouds in the west, central, and north. These clouds could potentially bring local showers to mountainous areas.
The atmospheric conditions are likely to carry African dust over.
Winds in the Aegean will blow from the north at 3 to 5 Beaufort. Elsewhere, variable winds of 2 to 4 Beaufort will prevail, shifting to westerlies at 3 to 5 Beaufort in the afternoon.
Coastal regions will experience sea breezes during midday.
Temperatures will rise across the country, reaching 34 to 38 and locally 39 degrees in the Ionian and mainland islands and 31 to 34 degrees in other island regions.
Weather Outlook for Tuesday, June 11
Skies will remain generally clear. Conditions will continue to favour the influx of African dust over the Ionian and Continental regions.
Winds will blow from the west at 4 to 6 Beaufort in the central and south and from the south at 3 to 4 Beaufort in the north.
Midday sea breezes will dominate the northern coastal areas.
Temperatures are expected to climb further, mainly in the south, reaching 35 to 39 and locally 40 degrees in the Ionian and mainland islands and 33 to 35 degrees elsewhere.
Forecast for Wednesday, June12
Anticipate generally clear weather.
African dust transport will persist under favourable conditions.
In northern Greece, winds will blow from the west, central, and southwest at 5 to 6 Beaufort and from the south at 2 to 4 Beaufort. Temperatures will continue to rise to very high levels nationwide.
Thursday, June 13 Expectations
Clear skies will prevail. African dust will continue to be transported under the current meteorological conditions.
Winds in the west, central, and southwest will blow at 5 to 6 Beaufort, gradually turning northwesterly with the same strength in the west. In northern Greece, south winds of 3 to 5 Beaufort will be observed.
A slight temperature drop is expected in the west, while other regions will experience no significant change.
Detailed forecast by region from the EMY
- MACEDONIA, THRACE
- Weather: Predominantly sunny. In the mountainous areas, expect partly cloudy conditions by midday and afternoon, with a possibility of localized rain.
- Winds: Variable, 3 to 4 Beaufort.
- Temperature: Ranges from 18 to 36 degrees Celsius. Western Macedonia will be 3 to 4 degrees cooler.
- IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIROS, WEST STEREA, WEST PELOPONNISOS
- Weather: Mostly sunny. Some clouds may develop by mid-afternoon in the highlands, possibly bringing isolated showers.
- Winds: Variable, 3 to 4 Beaufort.
- Temperature: Between 19 and 36 degrees Celsius. In Epirus, temperatures will be 3 to 4 degrees lower.
- EASTERN STEREA, EVIA, EASTERN PELOPONNISOS
- Weather: Predominantly sunny.
- Winds: Variable, 3 to 4 Beaufort.
- Temperature: From 18 to 37 degrees Celsius.
- CYCLADES, CRETE
- Weather: Mainly sunny.
- Winds: Northerly, 4 to 6 Beaufort.
- Temperature: Between 22 and 32 degrees Celsius, with southern Crete reaching up to 34 degrees Celsius.
- EAST AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANESE
- Weather: Mostly sunny.
- Winds: Northerly, 4 to 6 Beaufort.
- Temperature: From 23 to 33 degrees Celsius, with some areas reaching 34 degrees Celsius.
- THESSALY
- Weather: Mainly sunny. Slight chance of localized showers in the northern highlands by afternoon.
- Winds: Variable, 3 to 4 Beaufort.
- Temperature: From 18 to 37 degrees Celsius.
- ATTICA
- Weather: Predominantly sunny.
- Winds: Variable, 3 to 4 Beaufort, temporarily reaching up to 5 Beaufort in the East North Northeast.
- Temperature: Between 22 and 36 degrees Celsius.
- THESSALONIKI
- Weather: Mostly sunny.
- Winds: Variable, 3 to 4 Beaufort.
- Temperature: From 20 to 34 degrees Celsius.
