A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook Heraklion Prefecture on Crete late this afternoon.
Crete weather
Midicane Ianos Makes Landfall on Mainland Greece
A rare Mediterranean hurricane-like storm Ianos landing in Greece has grounded flights and is lashing the surrounding seas of Greece today.
Crete Island Weather Takes a Turn Wednesday
According to the latest forecasts by the National Observatory of Athens, Crete may get unseasonable rainfall and winds by tomorrow.
Greece Weather Forecast “Baking Hot” All This Week
According to the Athens National Observatory, Greece will continue to cook under unseasonally high temperatures through the rest of this week.
Crete Expecting Heavy Rain for Tuesday, Clearing and Hot This Week
Today’s weather on Crete promises heavy afternoon rain which will cool off an otherwise high heat index. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service reports.
Greece Bracing for Hottest Heatwave Ever on Sunday
According to the Athens National Observatory, temperatures in Greece tomorrow will break world records for this time of year.
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.
Crete Experiencing False Spring Until Week’s End
Today on Crete island it feels like Spring as unseasonally warm air masses now cover large parts of Europe. Temperatures Monday and Tuesday will approach 20°C. According to the National Observatory of Athens weather service ”Meteo”, this warming trend is expected to continue into next week, as even hotter air masses dominate the Mediterranean Sea. […]
Hephaestion Storm Dampens Crete Epiphany Celebrations
Hephaestion storm cold, gales, rain, and snow blanket much of Greece as Epiphany celebrations dampened on Crete and other islands.
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.
Storm ”Dido” to Deliver Severe Weather Including Snow to Greece
Greek meteorologists are forecasting foul weather on account of the new storm “Dido” which is already over much of Greece.
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 Island Officials Issue Flood Warning as Precaution
The Region of Crete is advising residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution on Friday, as weather forecasts warn of powerful storms.
Crete Hit by Another 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Offshore
The USGS has reported a magnitude 5.0 earthquake off the south coast of Crete at 07:02 and 50 seconds local time this morning.
August Heat Advisory in Effect for Much of Greece
According to the National Meteorological Service (HNMS) temperatures in Greece will climb to 40 degrees today.