Heavy flooding due to torrential rains have damaged roads, flooded hundreds of homes, and swept cars into the sea on Crete Island.
Crete storms
Intense Showers and Thunderstorms Expected for Crete Later Today
According to the National Observatory in Athens, Crete’s weather is set to change dramatically this evening, March 3, 2020.
New Cold Front Sweeps Through Greece Thursday
The National Observatory in Athens is warning of severe weather for much of Greece beginning today with high winds offshore.
Greece Weather Service Warns of Severe Thunderstorms
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) has a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for western Crete this morning.
Crete Storm Damage Will Exceed €100 Million Euro
The storm damage to roads, buildings, and the local infrastructure of Crete will exceed €100 million euro, according to the region’s Governor
Stavros Arnaoutaki .
Oceanis Storm Still Slamming Crete
Crete region has been inundated with heavy rainfall, high seas, and winds for the last few weeks. This past weekend the “Oceanis” cold wave brought thick snowfall to western Crete, and torrents of hale to parts of southern and central Rethymno and Heraklion prefectures.