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Heat Wave Expected on August 15 in GreeceAccording to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), a heat wave is expected to hit Greece on August 15, the day marking the Dormition of Virgin Mary, the biggest religious holiday in the country.The temperature increase starting on Tuesday will reach a peak on August 15 with 41°C in many areas. On Sunday, there will be strong winds measuring 7 to 8 on the Beaufort scale.On Wednesday, temperature is expected to reach 38°C in the mainland, 33°C in the Cyclades and 35-36°C in the rest of the country.On Thursday, temperature will rise to 39°C in the mainland, 34°C in the Cyclades and 37°C in other areas.Friday, August 15, will be the hottest day of the summer. Temperature is expected to reach 40°C in the mainland, while in the eastern parts of the country, temperature is expected to reach 41°C.In the weekend, temperature will drop by 10 degrees.
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