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Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 06 November, 2014 @ 15:15:15
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Greek authorities on Thursday issued a weather warning as heavy rain and storms were expected on Friday.

Bad weather was expected to hit western parts of the country during the day before spreading across Greece by late Friday.

According to the National Meteorological Service, heavy rain and storms were expected in the Ionian Sea, Central Macedonia... the Peloponnese...
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_06/11/2014_544361
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: TonyKath on Friday, 07 November, 2014 @ 13:40:20
Time to try the new season's home made tsipouro, methinks!  :yiamas:

Tony
Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 30 December, 2014 @ 00:23:32
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Meteorologists warned on Monday that temperatures are expected to plummet across the country Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting authorities in Athens and Thessaloniki to take special measures to help people sleeping on the streets of the two cities.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_29/12/2014_545791
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 01 January, 2015 @ 17:13:09
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Ferry boats were not allowed to sail from the Attica ports of Piraeus, Lavrio or Rafina on Wednesday or Thursday as gale-force winds trashed the Aegean Sea, though smaller ferries did make the brief crossing to Aegina.

Strong winds also caused power outages in several parts of Greece... as felled trees knocked down power lines.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_01/01/2015_545863
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 01 January, 2015 @ 17:14:12
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A 55-year-old man from Filippiada in northwestern Greece was recovering in an Arta hospital on Thursday after being blown off his balcony on Wednesday.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_01/01/2015_545856
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: TonyD on Friday, 02 January, 2015 @ 12:25:21
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A 55-year-old man...recovering in hospital...after being blown off his balcony...

Sprouts?
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Monday, 12 January, 2015 @ 17:47:06
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Following a few days of relatively fair weather, the National Meteorological Service (EMY) on Monday issued an emergency bulletin, heralding a new cold snap with heavy rain, storms and snow forecast across much of the country.

EMY warned of rain and stormy weather in western, central and northern Greece with snow in mountainous and semi-mountainous regions.

There will be adverse conditions at sea too with winds set to reach 8 or 9 on the Beaufort scale.

According to EMY, weather conditions are set to improve as of mid-week.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_12/01/2015_546125
Title: Weather warning
Post by: Mary on Sunday, 08 February, 2015 @ 12:33:10
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Weather conditions are set to deteriorate this week with the National Meteorological Service (EMY) forecasting strong winds, snowfall and storms, across much of the country.

Temperatures are set to plunge by up to 10 degrees Celsius early in the week with the cold snap expected to continue at least through Tuesday.

Conditions are to ease from Wednesday.

With strong winds likely to affect ferry departures from the country’s main ports, as was the case at the end of last week, those planning to travel by sea are advised to check ahead of time.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_07/02/2015_547011
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: HiFi on Sunday, 08 February, 2015 @ 13:58:33
brrrrrrr :help:
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Bluenose on Sunday, 08 February, 2015 @ 17:15:17
Brrrrr is right HiFi just had a quick nose at the Argostoli port cam and it looks as cold and damp as it is here. A day for the couch an old film on the telly and a good pot of Rosy Lea on the go! Brrrr...
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: jeanskala on Monday, 09 February, 2015 @ 11:18:28
8 degrees and wet, as at 11:17am but no winds, other than those of the bean variety!!
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Mary on Monday, 09 February, 2015 @ 12:05:06
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The prolongation of tourism season in Greece to last all-year-round is a top priority, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Sunday said.
http://www.newsbomb.gr/en/story/553909/kountoura-all-year-round-tourism-season-in-greece-is-a-top-priority


 :hmm: Damp squid, anyone?


(To misquote (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/4799157/Damp-Squid-The-top-10-misquoted-phrases-in-Britain.html) the phrase)
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: TonyKath on Tuesday, 10 February, 2015 @ 14:24:03
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The prolongation of tourism season in Greece to last all-year-round is a top priority, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Sunday said.
http://www.newsbomb.gr/en/story/553909/kountoura-all-year-round-tourism-season-in-greece-is-a-top-priority (http://www.newsbomb.gr/en/story/553909/kountoura-all-year-round-tourism-season-in-greece-is-a-top-priority)


 :hmm: Damp squid, anyone?


(To misquote (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/4799157/Damp-Squid-The-top-10-misquoted-phrases-in-Britain.html) the phrase)

I quite like the misquote "damp squid" and prefer to use it now.  I first heard it as a definite misquote about 30 years ago.  I presume it's because the word squib as a small firework passed out of use decades back and many people now no longer know what it means and switched to the malapropism, squid.  Although the original conveys the sense of disappointment better, "damp squid" conjures up the far greater surreal possibilities of a lifeless, wet sea creature.

Of course the very best and strangely similar example is "hoist with his own leotard", surprisingly not quoted in the Telegraph article. Despite the attraction I have not yet been able to bring myself to use it deliberately.  The original is "petard" from an old French word for a hand-held bomb.  It gets a mention in Tristram Shandy in the many digressions on the state of 18th (probably more 17th) seige warfare by Tristram's batty but loveable Uncle Toby.  The bomb was so small that it was named after the French for fart, so the original meaning of being "hoist with one's own petard" is of being blown up by a fart-size bomb.  This is in itself a delightful idea but not a patch on being dragged upwards by one's own dancewear by... a crane,  a dance competitor... ??? !

Tony
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Mary on Thursday, 12 February, 2015 @ 11:04:41
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Snowfall on the last two days followed by low temperatures and winds made circulation difficult in many northern Greek areas and isolated mountain villages in areas as far south as the Aegean island of Crete, on Wednesday.
http://www.newsbomb.gr/en/story/555405/problems-continue-following-snow-and-gale-force-winds


Not leotard weather at the moment, Tony! Though maybe we can look forward to seeing APB in his mankini when summer comes  :hmm:
Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 30 July, 2015 @ 00:24:41
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Meteorologists expect temperatures to keep rising this week

Locals and visitors in Greece have been advised to protect themselves from the heat as meteorologists expect temperatures to keep rising this week with the heat wave pushing past the 40-Celsius mark on Wednesday and Thursday.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/200017/gallery/ekathimerini/in-images/meteorologists-expect-temperatures-to-keep-rising-this-week

Not sure it'll be quite that hot on Kef but I'm sure it will be more than hot enough.
Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 20 October, 2015 @ 16:50:28
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Bad weather to hit across Greece on Wednesday

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service on Tuesday warned that temperatures were expected to drop in large parts of the country on Wednesday. Heavy rain and storms were also expected in most part of Greece on the same day, the agency said.

Bad weather was expected to persist through Thursday and Friday before improving on Saturday.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/202666/article/ekathimerini/news/bad-weather-to-hit-across-greece-on-wednesday
Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 24 November, 2015 @ 14:14:20
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Bad weather to hit on Wednesday
http://www.ekathimerini.com/203726/article/ekathimerini/news/bad-weather-to-hit-on-wednesday

Likely later today on Kef, according to the forecasts (http://goinggreek.info/index.php).
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maarm on Tuesday, 24 November, 2015 @ 16:38:54
Your turn we had that Friday and Saturday - keep the pets in or you may see them fly past.
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 24 November, 2015 @ 17:05:33
keep the pets in

Like Baby Puss (Fred Flintsone's 'cat') with our lot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSF3CV0OPGU
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: TonyKath on Tuesday, 24 November, 2015 @ 17:17:44
Wilmaaaaaaaaaah !!!!

Tony
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 26 November, 2015 @ 13:18:32
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Storms, gale-force winds expected across Greece

Strong downpours and gale-force winds are expected to lash most parts of the country starting on Thursday night and for at least two days after that, the Greek meteorological service (HNMS) has warned.

The wet front will sweep in from the southwest, hitting the islands of the Ionian and the western coast of the Peloponnese first, before making its way across the mainland and possibly to the Crete and the Aegean by the early hours of Friday. Southerly winds will pick up, reaching speeds as high as 9 on the Beaufort scale, especially at sea.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/203806/article/ekathimerini/news/storms-gale-force-winds-expected-across-greece
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: TonyKath on Monday, 25 January, 2016 @ 21:24:45
Kath's sister who tracks Skiathos posted this pic of Achladia beach taken on 23/01/16 on her FB page:

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/12522930_1684813921761798_6365520954266137442_n.jpg?oh=3d66ebeeb92c98156c5dd7247aa8dae9&oe=573DFCC6)

From Severe Weather Greece FB Page (https://www.facebook.com/SevereWeatherReportsGr/)

Photos/Φωτογραφίες: Sakis Zlatoudis
Source/Πηγή: Stavros Dafis & Metar.gr

Tony
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 26 January, 2016 @ 00:53:55
The dog looks to be enjoying it!
Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Friday, 15 July, 2016 @ 17:28:38
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Heat wave persists as ozone levels pass safety mark in Greek capital

A weeklong heat wave that has seen daytime highs hovering around the 40-Celsius mark in many parts of the country, also contribute to high ozone levels in the Greek capital.

Health authorities have issued several warnings over the week... The national meteorological service on Friday reported highs of 38-39C in the capital, saying that while there will be a small dip in temperatures over the weekend, high heat levels will continue next week.

The service has also forecast brief summer showers and storms in western parts of the country over the next few days, particularly in the Ionian islands.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/210480/article/ekathimerini/news/heat-wave-persists-as-ozone-levels-pass-safety-mark-in-greek-capital


Heard it's been a fairly pleasant low - mid thirties on Kef. I wouldn't worry too much about showers and storms.


Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: jeanskala on Monday, 18 July, 2016 @ 12:03:28
Very windy here over the last couple of days but at least not that hot hairdrier-type wind!
Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 25 June, 2017 @ 18:37:46
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Heat wave to get stronger, passing 40C mark in Athens next weekend

A heat wave that has seen temperatures in many parts of Greece shoot past the 35 Celsius mark will only get worse as the week wears on, meteorologists warned on Sunday.

According to Skai’s weather service, daytime highs in Athens will increase through the week to reach 41C next weekend.

Conditions will be somewhat more bearable in southern Greece and the islands, where temperatures will hover around 4-5 degrees Celsius below these levels.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/219559/article/ekathimerini/news/heat-wave-to-get-stronger-passing-40c-mark-in-athens-next-weekend
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Jolly Roger on Saturday, 01 July, 2017 @ 08:10:17
The heatwave in Greece may rival 1987. Last time we had extreme temperatures was in 2007, which was followed by the Great Fire over many parts of Greece including Kefalonia.
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 01 July, 2017 @ 10:48:37
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Weather warnings: Ionion Islands

valid from 01.07.2017 11:00 CET Until 01.07.2017 16:00 CET
Extreme high temperature 
Awareness Level: Orange
http://meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/GR010-Greece.html


Risk of fire: High (http://civilprotection.gr/sites/default/gscp_uploads/170701.jpg)


Summer's here
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 01 July, 2017 @ 23:17:57
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Tactical 355 Squadron Air Force on alert due to heatwave
http://www.amna.gr/en/article/167937/Tactical-355-Squadron-Air-Force-on-alert-due-to-heatwave

Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: jeanskala on Sunday, 02 July, 2017 @ 20:13:08
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Heat wave to get stronger, passing 40C mark in Athens next weekend

A heat wave that has seen temperatures in many parts of Greece shoot past the 35 Celsius mark will only get worse as the week wears on, meteorologists warned on Sunday.

According to Skai’s weather service, daytime highs in Athens will increase through the week to reach 41C next weekend.

Conditions will be somewhat more bearable in southern Greece and the islands, where temperatures will hover around 4-5 degrees Celsius below these levels.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/219559/article/ekathimerini/news/heat-wave-to-get-stronger-passing-40c-mark-in-athens-next-weekend
I'm sure you'll be happy to be missing this Maik and Mary!! Most unpleasant...
Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 29 November, 2018 @ 12:18:28
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Severe weather bulletin issued by Meteo services for next two days
Phenomena will include heavy snow and high winds

The Greek national meteorological services (EMY) issued an extraordinary weather warning for the next two days. The weather across the country is expected to sharply deteriorate, with the main phenomena including strong easterly winds, a precipitous drop in temperatures and snow in the mountainous areas of the mainland.
http://en.protothema.gr/severe-weather-bulletin-issued-by-meteo-services-for-next-two-days/

Kef looking not to be affected too badly
Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 03 January, 2019 @ 01:50:33
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Greece bracing for snow as “Sophia” barometric low to hit on Thursday

According to the meteorologist, Giannis Kallianos a new wave of weather will hit Greece on Thursday, with almost unprecedented low temperatures, especially in central and northern Greece. The forecast says the temperature will fall to -17 degrees Celsius in the morning of Thursday.
http://en.protothema.gr/greece-bracing-for-snow-as-sophia-barometric-low-to-hit-on-thursday/


Not sure it will go below zero on Kef (well, maybe atop Ainos) but it's looking pretty cool for a few days.
Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Monday, 04 February, 2019 @ 16:11:53
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New cold front to sweep country from Tuesday

A new cold front is forecast to sweep much of the country from Tuesday to Thursday, from the south to the north.

The Ionian, Crete, the Peloponnese, mainland Greece, Evia and the Cyclades are to see heavy rainfall which is to spread across the Aegean to the Dodecanese and Thessaly by Tuesday night.

On Wednesday and Thursday, rainfall is forecast for many areas with the weather expected to turn stormy at sea, with hail in parts and strong winds.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/237319/article/ekathimerini/news/new-cold-front-to-sweep-country-from-tuesday
Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Monday, 11 February, 2019 @ 21:18:52
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Greece Braces for More Storms, Snow and Cold from New Weather System

Another round of severe wintry weather, including snow across many parts across Greece, is expected to hit the country between Tuesday and Thursday, the National Meteorological Service warned on Monday.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2019/02/11/greece-braces-for-more-storms-snow-and-cold-from-new-weather-system/

No mention of the Eptanisa
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Monday, 11 February, 2019 @ 21:29:24
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Rain, snow and strong winds expected from Wednesday

A new cold front is expected to hit Greece on Wednesday, bringing snow, gale-force northerly winds, storms and a significant drop in temperature, the National Meteorological Service (EMY) have forecasted.

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection (GSCP) have issued a warning for all pertinent state services and all regions and municipalities in the country to be prepared to deal with any problems the severe weather may cause.

Citizens are advised to be vigilant and take measures to protect themselves from weather-related dangers. This includes wearing several layers of thin clothing rather than one very warm thick layer, as well as weather-appropriate shoes, and to avoid venturing out when conditions are particularly difficult.

In areas that are expected to experience heavy rainfall, storms and strong winds, citizens are advised:

    to secure objects that could cause damage or injuries
    make sure that the gutters of their houses are not obstructed
    avoid crossing streams or torrents on foot or with their vehicles during and after a storm
    to avoid working in the open or engaging in seaside or waterside activities
    to take cover under a structure or inside a vehicle during a hail storm
    to avoid walking under large trees or signboards and where objects could fall on the ground
    to follow closely the instructions issued by authorities, such as the traffic police

Furthermore, in areas where snowfall and frost are predicted, people travelling with a car are advised:

    to consult the weather forecast and get information on road conditions before setting out
    to travel during the day and only if it is essential
    to always carry snow chains
    to change their travel plans to avoid extreme weather phenomena
    to inform their next of kin about the route they intend to take
https://greekcitytimes.com/2019/02/12/rain-snow-and-strong-winds-expected-to-hit-greece-from-wednesday/

Title: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Friday, 22 February, 2019 @ 13:14:51
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New Cold Wave “Oceanis” to Sweep over Greece as of Friday Evening

The new cold wave of polar origin that is expected to hit Greece on Friday night was named “Oceanis” by the meteorological service of the National Observatory of Athens.

The main characteristics of the new cold wave will be a major drop in temperatures, heavy rainfall and rainstorms mostly over the sea, and dense snowfall in mountainous, semi-mountainous and even lowland areas. Snow is expected to fall even in Athens.
https://www.thenationalherald.com/231603/new-cold-wave-oceanis-to-sweep-over-greece-as-of-friday-evening/


May have only minimal effect on Kef.
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: HiFi on Friday, 22 February, 2019 @ 14:16:51
Some silly wind forecast for Kef.... 
http://www.meteo.gr/cf-en.cfm?city_id=9
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 27 March, 2019 @ 21:03:02
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Weather to turn as of Thursday

The unseasonably good weather of the past couple of weeks is forecast to take a turn for the worse on Thursday, according to the National Meteorological Service, which issued a bulletin on Wednesday warning of storms, heavy rain, hail and extremely strong winds in parts of the country.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/238953/article/ekathimerini/news/weather-to-turn-as-of-thursday

Strong gale force winds and thunderstorms forecast for the Eptanisa, according to EMY via http://meteoalarm.eu/

Looking like it will be wet and windy on Kef
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 04 April, 2019 @ 19:11:12
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April showers to come sweeping into Greece

April showers, along with some heavy storms, will be sweeping into Greece starting on Friday afternoon and lingering through the weekend, the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) has said.

The wet front will come in from the southwest, hitting the Peloponnese and the western coast of the mainland first.

Most of the country will experience downpours and the occasional thunderstorm starting in the early hours of Saturday and extending through Sunday.

The NOA also warned of gale-force winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort in the Ionian Sea on Friday and over the weekend, as well as large concentrations of dust coming in from North Africa, mainly affecting southern parts of Greece.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/239230/article/ekathimerini/news/april-showers-to-come-sweeping-into-greece
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 23 April, 2019 @ 11:59:08
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Greece and Southern Europe Brace For Incoming Saharan Sand

Meteorologists predict that the atmosphere over Greece and Italy will carry high levels of the sand, especially on Wednesday.

Several days ago, another strong wave of sand hit western parts of Europe, with African sand being detected even in the atmosphere over Scotland!
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2019/04/22/greece-and-southern-europe-brace-for-incoming-saharan-sand/
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: HiFi on Tuesday, 23 April, 2019 @ 15:37:49
Plenty of sand dumped in Kef today!
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Colleywobble on Wednesday, 24 April, 2019 @ 18:04:03
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Greece and Southern Europe Brace For Incoming Saharan Sand

Meteorologists predict that the atmosphere over Greece and Italy will carry high levels of the sand, especially on Wednesday.

Several days ago, another strong wave of sand hit western parts of Europe, with African sand being detected even in the atmosphere over Scotland!
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2019/04/22/greece-and-southern-europe-brace-for-incoming-saharan-sand/
Just had a short shower here this afternoon and the car is covered in sand spots. Hopefully we are due some heavy rain later so that will give it a good wash down.
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Friday, 03 May, 2019 @ 11:40:20
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Weather to take turn for the worse

After several days of high temperatures and dry conditions, the weather is to take a turn for the worse on the weekend, with a cloud of African dust forecast for western and southern parts and rainfall and storms.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/240063/article/ekathimerini/news/weather-to-take-turn-for-the-worse


Might not reach you this time, Colleywobble!
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Jolly Roger on Friday, 03 May, 2019 @ 19:29:13
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Weather to take turn for the worse

After several days of high temperatures and dry conditions, the weather is to take a turn for the worse on the weekend, with a cloud of African dust forecast for western and southern parts and rainfall and storms.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/240063/article/ekathimerini/news/weather-to-take-turn-for-the-worse


Might not reach you this time, Colleywobble!

What high temperatures? Never known it so cold for the time of year!
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 12 May, 2019 @ 02:27:45
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Weather to deteriorate from Sunday afternoon, meteo warns

The current sunny spell is expected to give way to another extended bout of stormy and showery weather, starting on Sunday afternoon and continuing into the week, the National Observatory of Athens weather service meteo.gr forecast on Saturday.
https://www.amna.gr/en/article/359511/Weather-to-deteriorate-from-Sunday-afternoon--meteo-warns
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 16 May, 2019 @ 01:50:42
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BBC weather WARNING: Europe braced for FREAK shift as HEAVY SNOW hits Greece
https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/1127546/bbc-weather-forecast-europe-news-latest-today-greece-cyprus-spain-portugal-report-video

 :hmm:
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Jolly Roger on Thursday, 16 May, 2019 @ 07:58:29
From this report....

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“For Athens it looks like we’ll start to see increasing amounts of sunshine with the temperatures rising.”

The weather has a habit of 'making up for itself'. We have had the wettest April I have recorded and May has been very cool so far. High temperatures will be on the way!
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 30 May, 2019 @ 12:18:31
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Temperatures climb ushering in summer season

With the summer season just around the corner, temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius in central and southern Greece on Thursday.

The National Observatory's Meteo weather service on Thursday morning said temperatures will range from... 10 to 26 degrees in West Greece.

Meteorologists are predicting the weather to stay in the high 20’s to early 30’s over the weekend and well into next week.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/241066/article/ekathimerini/news/temperatures-climb-ushering-in-summer-season
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 01 June, 2019 @ 15:38:22
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Showers and storms forecast for election weekend

Rain clouds starting roling into Greece on Friday, putting a damper of plans by out-of-town voters to combine the ballot for local and regional government on Sunday with a weekend at the beach.

According to Greece's national weather service, storms are forecast in central parts of the country over the weekend, with downpours that are expected to be quite strong in the north.

The rest of Greece will see scattered, localized showers, while temperatures are also expected to dip from a current level in the high 20s or low 30s Celsius, starting in the Ionian.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/241114/article/ekathimerini/news/showers-and-storms-forecast-for-election-weekend
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 08 June, 2019 @ 17:48:47
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Mini-heat wave expected over weekend

Temperatures are forecast to peak over the weekend, reaching 35 degrees Celsius on the mainland on Saturday with a high of 33C in Athens and up to 37C in central Macedonia.

Conditions are expected to be sweltering again on Sunday, with particularly high temperatures in western parts of the country.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/241363/article/ekathimerini/news/mini-heat-wave-expected-over-weekend
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 15 June, 2019 @ 01:00:05
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First Summer Heatwave Set to Strike Greece

Sweltering temperatures are expected to prevail throughout Greece in the coming days, reaching 37 to 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit), the Meteo service of the National Observatory of Athens said on Thursday.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2019/06/14/first-summer-heatwave-set-to-strike-greece/
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Friday, 21 June, 2019 @ 22:29:35
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High temperatures in Greece over the weekend

Temperatures in Greece will be high over the weekend as the atmospheric instability gradually subsides, the weather service of the National Observatory of Athens, meteo.gr, said on Friday.

From Friday afternoon but mostly over the weekend very hot air masses are expected to spread from Africa to Europe.

On Saturday, temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 36-37C in the plains of Thessaly, while on Sunday they will rise further, reaching 39C in Thessaly.

The high temperatures are expected to start declining from Monday, starting from the north, whereas the countries of Western Europe will continue to experience a heatwave.
https://www.amna.gr/en/article/370976/High-temperatures-in-Greece-over-the-weekend
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Monday, 24 June, 2019 @ 13:52:22
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Northerly winds to ease heat from Tuesday

After a three-day scorcher that has seen temperatures in many parts of Greece reach the 40-Celsius mark, meteorologists are confident that the mercury will return to a more seasonal range on Tuesday, mainly as a result of an uptick in the etesian winds that sweep through Greece every summer.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/241834/article/ekathimerini/news/northerly-winds-to-ease-heat-from-tuesday
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: Maik on Monday, 01 July, 2019 @ 19:56:05
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After western Europe, Greece bracing for mini-heat wave

Hopes that a heat wave which baked parts of western and northern Europe last week would slip by Greece were dashed on Monday by the country's National Observatory, which warned of a blast of high temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday.

For Athens, Meteo has forecast daytime highs of 35-38 degrees Celsius between Wednesday and Friday, with the worst of the heat seen in central parts of the mainland and the northern-northeastern Aegean, where temperatures will reach 41 Celsius at times.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/242067/article/ekathimerini/news/after-western-europe-greece-bracing-for-mini-heat-wave

Might get a tad warmer on Kef but low thirties looks likely.
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 04 July, 2019 @ 15:22:35
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Acropolis Hill closes as temperatures climb

Greece's world-famous archeological site atop the Acropolis Hill will close on midday on Thursday and Friday due to the heatwave gripping the country, the city’s Ephorate of Antiquities said Thursday.

The site will remain closed from 1-5 p.m. on both days, if the temperature exceeds 36 degrees Celsius, which in the city centre feels like 40 degrees, according to the announcement.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/242203/article/ekathimerini/news/acropolis-hill-closes-as-temperatures-climb
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Post by: Maik on Sunday, 07 July, 2019 @ 14:30:31
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New heatwave to blast Greece until Wednesday

Hot air masses from Africa are expected to return to Greece on Sunday and affect the weather until next Wednesday, according to the National Observatory's Meteo weather service.

The new intense heatwave will affect several continental parts of the country and urban centers, with temperatures forecast to reach or exceed 40 degrees Celsius locally.

The hottest day will be Wednesday...  Temperatures are expected to finally drop significantly as of Thursday.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/242281/article/ekathimerini/news/new-heatwave-to-blast-greece-until-wednesday

Looking at low-mid thirties on Kef.
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 11 July, 2019 @ 01:50:55
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One killed, four feared dead as severe weather hits Greece

One person was killed and at least four others were feared dead after gale-force winds, rain and hailstorms struck northern Greece late on Wednesday, authorities said.

One foreign man was killed when strong winds swept away a travel trailer in Halkidiki, a popular tourist peninsula in northern Greece, the coast guard said. A man and a woman, also foreigners, were injured in the same incident.

Elsewhere in the region...
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-greece-weather-idUSKCN1U52Q3


Reuters update: Six foreign nationals killed as severe weather hits Greece (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-greece-weather/six-foreign-nationals-killed-as-severe-weather-hits-greece-idUSKCN1U52Q3)

Weather over Kef might change on Saturday but should be pleasant again Sunday.
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Post by: Maik on Saturday, 27 July, 2019 @ 02:27:20
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Mini-heatwave to hit Greece this weekend

Beaches around Greece this weekend are expected to be packed with locals and tourists, as temperatures are set to reach as high as 40 degrees Celsius.

Greece’s National Meteorological Service and the National Observatory of Athens are predicting that the northerly winds which have kept temperatures in Greece at a steady level over the last few days, will gradually subside beginning on Saturday morning.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2019/07/27/mini-heatwave-hit-greece-weekend/

Hm, looking a lot more pleasant on Kef at around 30C  :)
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 02 August, 2019 @ 02:29:38
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African Heatwave to Hit Greece Over the Weekend

Meteorologists warn that a punishing heatwave with temperatures rising above 40°C (104°F) will hit Greece over the weekend, beginning on Friday.

According to the Meteo weather service of the National Observatory of Athens, the hottest days will be Friday and Saturday, with the highest temperatures in the central regions of Greece eventually reaching 41 to 42⁰C.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2019/08/01/african-heatwave-to-hit-greece-over-the-weekend/

So far, looking at low thirties this week coming on Kef   :beach:
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Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 07 August, 2019 @ 17:24:15
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Meteorologists Expect New Week-long Heat Wave to Hit Greece

Temperatures in Greece are expected to rise gradually, beginning on Wednesday, with meteorologists expecting a new heat wave by the weekend which could possibly last through August 15th.

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service issued an emergency announcement that temperatures may rise as high as 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), beginning on Thursday.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2019/08/07/meteorologists-expect-new-week-long-heat-wave-to-hit-greece/

Temperatures on Kef looking to remain in low thirties...
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Post by: HiFi on Thursday, 08 August, 2019 @ 07:16:59
Meteo has Kef knocking on the door of 40.....we'll see.....
http://www.meteo.gr/cf-en.cfm?city_id=9
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Post by: Maik on Saturday, 17 August, 2019 @ 03:04:53
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Greece Braces for Severe Storms After Heat And Wildfires

Following a long period of extremely high temperatures and strong winds, which contributed to the spread of devastating wildfires on Evia, Greece is preparing for an autumnal change in the weather, beginning on Friday night.

According to a forecast issued on Friday by Meteo, the weather service of Athens’ National Observatory, a wave of intense rainfall, thunderstorms, hail and strong winds is expected to sweep across many parts of the nation.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2019/08/16/greece-braces-for-severe-storms-after-heat-and-wildfires/

Currently looking as though Kef will continue to enjoy decent weather... but that could change...
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Post by: Maik on Sunday, 06 October, 2019 @ 23:29:28
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More storms on the way, weather service warns

Greece’s national weather service, EMY, issued a storm warning on Sunday, saying that strong downpours with lighting and the possibility of hail would be affecting many parts of the country on Monday and Tuesday.

EMY said that central Macedonia, Thessaly and the islands of the Sporades will be the first to be hit in the early hours of Monday, followed by the islands of the Ionian...
http://www.ekathimerini.com/245230/article/ekathimerini/news/more-storms-on-the-way-weather-service-warns
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Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 12 November, 2019 @ 08:19:49
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Severe Weather Alert Issued for Greece as Storm ”Victoria” Approaches

Greece must brace itself for a new storm, dubbed ”Victoria,” bringing heavy rainfall and very strong southerly winds, according to a breaking weather warning issued by the country’s national meteorological service on Monday.

The new weather front, featuring barometric lows, currently located west of Sardinia, Italy, will slowly move eastward during the day.

Beginning at approximately noon on Tuesday, November 12, ”Victoria” will bring heavy rainfall initially to western Greece, which will then spread gradually eastward to the rest of the country.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2019/11/11/severe-weather-alert-issued-for-greece-as-storm-victoria-approaches/
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Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 03 December, 2019 @ 15:27:37
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West Balkan cold front to bring snow to northern Greece
http://www.ekathimerini.com/247111/article/ekathimerini/news/west-balkan-cold-front-to-bring-snow-to-northern-greece

Not, as yet, to Kef!  :)
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Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 04 December, 2019 @ 12:46:40
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Blanket of Snow Covers Northern Greece

A cold front which is sweeping Greece is bringing heavy snow in many northern parts of the country.

Snow, accompanied by freezing northerly winds, fell over night on Tuesday and Wednesday morning to towns in Macedonia and Thrace, including Kozani, Florina and Oreokastro.

Much of the prefecture of Thessaloniki saw snowfall as well as mountainous parts of Halkidiki.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2019/12/04/blanket-of-snow-covers-northern-greece-video/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEFjIroEmbQ
https://youtu.be/EEFjIroEmbQ?t=1


Wonder if Bryan's out building snowmen people  :dunno:
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Post by: Bryan-in-Kilkis on Wednesday, 04 December, 2019 @ 15:51:37
It'd have to be a snowdwarf, Maik  :oki: - just a very light covering of snow in Kilkis, melted by midday...
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 13 December, 2019 @ 14:21:50
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Fresh weather system Eteocles bringing storms and snow

A fresh low-pressure weather system is bringing heavy rainfall to most parts of Greece on Friday, as well as snow in the uplands of northern and central Greece, the National Observatory’s Meteo weather service has reported.

Dubbed Eteocles after the king of Thebes and Oedipus’ “truly glorious” son by the Greek weather service, the system will be sweeping in from the Adriatic after dumping large volumes of rain and snow on Italy and the Alps, and while brief, it is expected to be quite severe.

The islands of the Ionian...  will be the first to be hit by the system.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/247521/article/ekathimerini/news/fresh-weather-system-eteocles-bringing-storms-and-snow
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Post by: Colleywobble on Saturday, 14 December, 2019 @ 13:52:10
Doesn't  look too good this morning from the live cams.Looks a bit like outside here in Derbyshire!!!
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Post by: Maik on Monday, 30 December, 2019 @ 11:46:44
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Weather to worsen further on Monday

The second leg of the “Zinovia” weather front is expected to hit Greece throughout Monday, with the official forecast speaking of heavy snowfalls particularly in central Greece, including the northern suburbs of Athens.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/247967/article/ekathimerini/news/weather-to-worsen-further-on-monday


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Snow knocks out power lines in central Greece

At least five villages in the broader Thiva region in central Greece were left without power on Monday as a result of heavy snowfall that also caused problems in other parts of the region.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/247973/article/ekathimerini/news/snow-knocks-out-power-lines-in-central-greece


Weather forecast for Kef still looking quite good  :)
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Post by: Maik on Monday, 30 December, 2019 @ 17:32:25
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Greece: Fire Brigade Rescues 13 Trapped in Vehicles by the Snow in Viotia

Thirteen people trapped in their vehicles by the snow at Stefani, Viotia have been successfully rescued and transferred to safety in the village of Skourta, the fire brigade announced on Monday.
https://www.thenationalherald.com/276875/greece-fire-brigade-rescues-13-trapped-in-vehicles-by-the-snow-in-viotia/
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 03 January, 2020 @ 17:17:11
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New Snowstorms Expected to Sweep Across Wide Swath of Greece
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/01/03/new-snowstorms-expected-to-sweep-across-wide-swath-of-greece/

Following a warm Saturday on Kef it might be a chilly willy for anyone diving in to retrieve the cross but - so far - looking as though the temperature should warm up again starting Tuesday. 
:)
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Post by: Maik on Monday, 03 February, 2020 @ 02:53:36
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Unseasonably Warm Weather to Be Followed by Freezing Cold in Greece

Unseasonally warm air masses that began to cover large parts of Europe began affecting Greece on Saturday.

This weather system has brought unseasonably warm weather for the time of year in all of Greece.

According to the National Observatory of Athens weather service ”Meteo”, this “warm invasion” is expected to continue, as even hotter air masses approach the Mediterranean Sea.

There will be a gradual but significant drop in temperatures starting on Wednesday, though, with the initial forecast showing freezing temperatures across large parts of the country.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/02/02/unseasonably-warm-weather-to-be-followed-by-freezing-cold-in-greece/

Not looking as though Kef will see freezing temperatures but a stormy, windy day forecast for Wednesday.
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Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 26 May, 2020 @ 08:20:24
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Weather to change, with rainstorms, gusty winds and hail to the end of the week

The weather will change from Monday afternoon, with weather services forecasting rain and storms that will become worse on Tuesday.

According to National Observatory of Athens' weather service 'meteo', heavy rainfall and rainstorms, in many cases accompanied by hail and gusty winds will prevail in most parts of Greece from Tuesday until the end of the week . The adverse wheather will affect both the mainland and the islands.

The temperatures will post significant drop, especially in the areas with rain.
https://www.amna.gr/en/article/460310/

Forecast for Kef on GGi (http://goinggreek.info/index.php) isn't looking too bad, so far!
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Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 27 May, 2020 @ 02:31:00
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Woman Killed in Lightning Strike on Greece’s Skopelos Island

A woman was killed from a lightning strike on the island of Skopelos on Tuesday as severe weather, bringing thunder, lightning and heavy rain slammed into several regions in Greece.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/05/26/woman-killed-in-lightning-strike-on-greeces-skopelos-island/
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Post by: Maik on Monday, 07 September, 2020 @ 13:42:12
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Hot air mass to push temperatures up again

A mass of hot air sweeping into Italy and the Balkans from the south is expected to push temperatures back up to unseasonably high levels this week, the National Observatory of Athens’ Meteo weather service said on Monday.

Daytime highs are forecast to reach 35-38 degrees Celsius in parts of the country through Thursday.

Highs on most of the islands – with the exception of those in the eastern Aegean and the Dodecanese – and southern parts of the country will remain at more moderate levels in the high 20s and low 30s.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/256649/article/ekathimerini/news/hot-air-mass-to-push-temperatures-up-again

Kef looking to be in high twenties, so a tad cooler than it has been lately.
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Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 16 September, 2020 @ 14:14:41
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Storms and gales on the way, weather service warns

Powerful storms and gales will hit many parts of the country starting on Thursday afternoon and lasting through Saturday, Greece’s national weather service (EMY) has warned.

In an emergency bulletin issued on Wednesday, EMY said that the islands of the southern Ionian Sea and the western Peloponnese would be the first to feel the new weather front on Thursday afternoon as it sweeps in from the west, bringing downpours and very strong winds.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/257024/article/ekathimerini/news/storms-and-gales-on-the-way-weather-service-warns
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 02 October, 2020 @ 14:32:41
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Greece Braces for October Heatwave

Greek meteorologists say a mini heatwave will hit the country starting on Friday with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit).

Meteorologist Giannis Kallianos, speaking to Proto Thema newspaper, estimated that temperatures will exceed 35 degrees Celsius, mainly in the central parts of the country and in the Peloponnese.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/10/02/greece-braces-for-october-heatwave/

Might hit aound 28C on Kef on Monday, then cool off to mid twenties

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Post by: Maik on Sunday, 20 June, 2021 @ 15:41:37
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Heatwave expected by mid-week

Summertime officially starts Monday, the day with the longest daylight hours, and the year’s first heatwave will follow closely.

According to meteorologists, temperatures will start rising Monday and, between Tuesday and Friday, maximums will hover between 38 and 41 Celsius in a large part of mainland Greece. Maximums in seaside locations and islands will be 3 to 4 degrees lower.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1163194/heatwave-expected-by-mid-week/

Looking like it'll be low to mid 30s on Kef.
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Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 29 June, 2021 @ 16:03:30
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Greece: Hot Aerial Masses from Africa to Bring New Rise in Temperatures

Hot aerial masses from Africa are expected to move towards Greece and bring a new heatwave in the following days, the meteo weather service of the Athens National Observatory said on Tuesday. The aerial masses that are currently over North Africa will start moving towards Greece in the afternoon, resulting in a gradual rise in the already hot temperatures in Greece.
https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/-2789091/
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Post by: Maik on Sunday, 11 July, 2021 @ 23:32:28
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New heatwave expected next week

Temperatures are expected to start rising across the country again on Tuesday, following the brief respite of last week, weather forecasters have warned.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1164349/new-heatwave-expected-next-week/
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 20 August, 2021 @ 20:30:45
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Severe weather report with local storms forecast for weekend

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) recently issued a severe weather report forecasting heavy storms in some areas starting over the weekend.
https://en.protothema.gr/severe-weather-report-with-local-storms-forecast-for-weekend/

So far weather on Kef looks unchanged for next ten days  :)
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 02 December, 2021 @ 20:47:29
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Severe weather warning issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service

The HNMS, Hellenic National Meteorological Service issued a severe weather warning with strong phenomena expected to start from the west.

The weather will worsen on Friday (03-12-2021) and Saturday (04-12-2021), with the main characteristics being local heavy rains and storms, and stormy winds.

In particular:

1. Heavy rains and thunderstorms will occur:

a. From the morning hours of Friday until noon on Saturday in the Ionian Islands...
https://en.protothema.gr/severe-weather-warning-issued-by-the-hellenic-national-meteorological-service-2/
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Post by: Maik on Sunday, 05 December, 2021 @ 19:10:35
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Emergency extreme weather warning bulletin released by NMS

Extreme weather conditions are expected in areas of Greece on Monday and Tuesday according to an emergency bulletin released by the National Meteorological Service on Sunday. Heavy rain, storms, and very strong winds are expected.

On Monday, the storms are expected to reach the Ionian islands...
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1173165/emergency-extreme-weather-warning-bulletin-released-by-nms/
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 17 December, 2021 @ 13:25:45
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Greece Braces for Severe Weather System Dubbed “Carmel”

Meteorologists in Greece are warning that a severe weather system dubbed “Carmel” will hit the country starting late on Thursday and last through the weekend.

According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), the front will bring heavy rainstorms and snowfall to the central and southern parts of the country, as well as gale-force winds.
https://greekreporter.com/2021/12/16/greece-braces-for-severe-weather-system-dubbed-carmel/

Looking, so far, as though it will miss Kefalonia and nearby islands.
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 07 January, 2022 @ 16:17:53
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Weather in Greece to worsen over the next week

Wintery weather is forecast to return to Greece after a series of balmy days starting on Friday afternoon and through next week, as cold air masses from northern Europe will start descending towards the south, Greece’s weather service (EMY) said.

A series of low-pressure systems are expected to gradually affect the country bringing rain and storms in some regions, starting from the Ionian...
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1175111/weather-in-greece-to-worsen-over-the-next-week/
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Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 16 February, 2022 @ 20:34:18
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Images from space show huge Saharan dust cloud crossing Mediterranean

Images from space show a huge Saharan dust cloud that has now engulfed southern Italy and Malta.

The satellite pictures show the plume - which is a mixture of sand and dust from the desert in North Africa - as it crosses the Mediterranean Sea.

Images from Copernicus Sentinel-3... show the Saharan dust plume covering Malta and the southern part of Italy on Tuesday.

It is forecast to move into Greece, where it will stay for a few days, before heading to Turkey and Cyprus.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/sahara-dust-plume-malta-italy-b2016509.html
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Post by: Maik on Saturday, 16 April, 2022 @ 22:40:45
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Worsening Weather Forecast As Easter Holiday Exodus Begins in Greece

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service has issued a weather warning for heavy rain, storms and, possibly, hail showers, forecast to affect northern, western, and central Greece from Palm Sunday, as the Easter holiday exodus begins.

The worsening weather is expected to start around Palm Sunday noon and should last the entire Holy Monday.

The Ionian islands, except from Corfu will be hit by the stormy weather between the morning and afternoon hours of Holy Monday, the warning says.
https://greekreporter.com/2022/04/16/worsening-weather-forecast-greece/

So far the forecast for Kef over the Paska weekend is pretty good. Could change any time.
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 09 June, 2022 @ 18:14:28
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Weather warning issued as storm Genesis expected to lash Greece

Greece will experience a new wave of storms starting Thursday, that have been given the name Genesis, with authorities urging people to exercise great caution and avoid unnecessary movement outside when the storm is underway.

According to an Emergency Report of Dangerous Weather Phenomena released on Thursday by the national meteorological service EMY, the low pressure front now over Italy is moving southeast and will affect western, central and northern Greece from Thursday until Saturday, with strong rain and storms accompanied by hail, lightning and strong winds.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1186468/weather-warning-issued-as-storm-genesis-expected-to-lash-greece/

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Post by: Maik on Sunday, 19 June, 2022 @ 20:18:57
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Temperatures to creep up to 39C this week

Greece’s national weather service, EMY, said that a blustery weekend which brought strong winds, showers and hail to many parts of the mainland – especially in the north and west – will give way to a heatwave this week. Temperatures are expected to start rising on Monday, to reach as high as 39 degrees Celsius on Thursday and Friday.

The hot weather also raises the risk of wildfires.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/multimedia/images/1187084/temperatures-to-creep-up-to-39c-this-week/

So far it's looking as though it'll be low thirties on Kef :beach:

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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 07 July, 2022 @ 18:48:40
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Severe weather warning issued for Friday, Saturday in parts of Greece

The civil protection agency is on alert following a severe weather warning issued by the National Meteorological Service for Friday and Saturday, especially for central and northern Greece.

According to the forecast, heavy rain and thunderstorms with very frequent lightning strikes, as well as hail are expected. The phenomena are forecast to begin just before noon on Friday in the northern Ionian Sea...
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1188513/severe-weather-warning-issued-for-friday-saturday-in-parts-of-greece/

Currently probable Kef will also experience thunderstorms tomorrow, albeit later in the day.
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 22 July, 2022 @ 13:14:18
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More hot days lie ahead

The meteorological service at the National Observatory of Athens, Meteo.gr, expects temperatures to rise above usual levels for a sustained period of time.

In a bulletin on Thursday, Meteo said that the relatively cool air masses which had prevailed over eastern Europe and spared it the heatwaves of western parts are gradually giving way to warmer ones. Their temperature will be up to around 10 degrees Celsius above the norm for the season.

The new wave of heat began on Thursday and although such forecasts can vary, the above-average temperatures are expected to persist at least until the end of the month.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1189605/more-hot-days-lie-ahead/

Currently the ten day forecast for Kef still showing low-mid thirties  :beach:
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Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 17 August, 2022 @ 16:18:32
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Temperature rising again

Temperatures are set to rise again on Wednesday across almost the entire country, reaching up to 38 degrees Celsius in Attica.

The islands of the Ionian and Aegean and Crete will see temperatures climb to 34C.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1191211/temperature-rising-again/

Only above 30° C for a few days on Kef, then high twenties from Sunday on, according to latest forecast.
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 15 September, 2022 @ 15:33:02
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High summer back for the weekend

It’s a great time for hitting the beach again as meteorologists forecast temperatures rising into the high 30s across Greece over the next four days.

The National Observatory’s Meteo weather service on Thursday reported that daytime highs on Friday and Saturday will reach and perhaps even
exceed 38 degrees Celsius in some parts of the county as hot air masses sweep in from the central and eastern Mediterranean.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1193376/high-summer-back-for-the-weekend/

Kef so far looks to be fairly cool in comparison, maybe 30C Friday and Saturday then mid-twenties.
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 13 October, 2022 @ 20:17:53
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Storms on their way, weathermen warn

An area of low pressure arriving from southern Italy will lead to a deterioration in weather conditions from late Thursday afternoon until Saturday marked by a temporary drop in temperature, lightening and hail as well as strong winds in the Aegean, weathermen have warned.

According to the National Observatory of Athens, the rain will be particularly heavy in Western Macedonia and Epirus from late Thursday afternoon, while storms are expected in the Northern Ionian.

By Friday morning, the rain will have spread to rest of the Ionian Sea.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1195557/storms-on-their-way-weathermen-warn/
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 03 November, 2022 @ 18:08:41
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Storm warning issued as Eva marches towards Greece

A low-pressure system dubbed Eva is expected to sweep into Greece from Italy late on Friday, bringing severe weather across the country, the national weather service (EMY) said on Thursday.

In an emergency bulletin warning of powerful downpours and lighting, EMY said that the severe weather was expected to hit the islands of the Ionian early on Saturday before making landfall on the western mainland and Peloponnese later in the day.

In a warning to local authorities and residents, EMY said that the islands of the Ionian, western and central Macedonia, eastern Thessaly and the Sporades will bear the brunt of the storm.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1197087/storm-warning-issued-as-eva-marches-towards-greece/
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Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 29 November, 2022 @ 15:18:40
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Storms on the way as new low-pressure system comes in from West

Greece is expected to be hit by a low-pressure system coming in from Italy in the West on Tuesday evening, before it marches east to other parts of the country through Thursday.

In an emergency bulletin issued on Tuesday, Greece’s national weather service (EMY) warned that the weather system, dubbed “Ariel” by its Italian counterpart, will bring a lot of lighting and thunder, as well as sudden, heavy showers that may cause flooding.

EMY said that the areas which are most vulnerable include the Ionian islands...
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1199035/storms-on-the-way-as-new-low-pressure-system-comes-in-from-west/
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 03 February, 2023 @ 15:59:18
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A cold snap combined with snow to affect Greece from Sunday until next Tuesday

A significant drop in temperatures is expected in Greece during the weekend, with a cold snap that may bring snow at even low altitudes in eastern and southern parts of the country, including in Attica, according to the latest forecast by the National Observatory of Athens weather service meteo.gr. The phenomena are expected to continue until next Tuesday.

Snow is expected to fall at even low altitudes, especially on the mainland and in eastern and southern parts of Greece. Most affected will be the Sporades islands, southeastern Thessaly, Evia, Viotia, Attica, the Cyclades islands, the eastern Peloponnese and Crete. Sections of Thrace, the northeastern Aegean islands and Halkidiki may also experience snowfall.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1203878/a-cold-snap-combined-with-snow-to-affect-greece-from-sunday-until-next-tuesday/

Current forecast for Kef showing a big drop on Sunday/Monday then builds back up over the following days.
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Post by: Colleywobble on Saturday, 04 February, 2023 @ 19:13:34
Just been looking at live cam for Keffie (Sat teatime)and the weather looks quite lively ,thunder and lightning.
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Post by: suzie on Sunday, 05 February, 2023 @ 08:15:06
Yes, it was.  Just had hailstone and there is snow on the mountain.
Title: Re: Weather warning
Post by: HiFi on Sunday, 05 February, 2023 @ 13:39:44
Some sleet earlier too. Blue sky & sun now......
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 16 March, 2023 @ 15:35:54
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Heavy rain forecast in Greece from Thursday to Saturday

The National Meteorological Service on Thursday issued an updated weather warning for the next few days, which forecasts heavy rain, strong winds and possible hail storms in various parts of Greece until Saturday.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1206756/heavy-rain-storms-expected-in-greece-from-thursday-to-saturday/

Forecast for Kef not looking too bad at present.
 
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Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 02 May, 2023 @ 16:07:28
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Greece: Adverse weather forecast across most of the country through at least May 3

Severe weather is forecast across much of Greece through at least May 3. Thunderstorms may be accompanied by heavy rainfall, strong wind gusts, lightning, and possible hail storms. Heavy downpours associated with the storms may trigger flooding in low-lying areas, and strong winds could cause property damage and power outages.

As of early May 2, authorities have issued the following weather warnings across the country:

*   Orange thunderstorm warnings (the middle level on a three-tier scale): Ionian Islands Region

*   Yellow thunderstorm, heavy rain, and strong wind warnings: the rest of Greece, except the North Aegean and far eastern South Aegean regions

Authorities will likely issue new alerts or update/rescind existing advisories as weather conditions change over the coming days.

Hazardous Conditions
Sustained heavy rainfall could trigger flooding in low-lying communities near rivers, streams, and creeks. Urban flooding is also possible in developed areas with easily overwhelmed stormwater drainage systems. Sites located downstream from large reservoirs or rivers may be subject to flash flooding after relatively short periods of intense rainfall. Landslides are possible in hilly or mountainous areas, especially where heavy rainfall has saturated the soil.
https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2023/05/greece-adverse-weather-forecast-across-most-of-the-country-through-at-least-may-3
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Post by: Misty on Wednesday, 03 May, 2023 @ 07:47:57
Can confirm it lived up to the orange warning yesterday evening, we witnessed a free spectacular lightening storm show while having dinner  :yiamas:
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Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 03 May, 2023 @ 14:05:43
a free spectacular lightening storm show

A lightning show without charge!?!

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Post by: Misty on Wednesday, 03 May, 2023 @ 17:23:02
a free spectacular lightening storm show

A lightning show without charge!?!

Yes,it was positively electric  ;)
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Post by: Maik on Saturday, 08 July, 2023 @ 17:08:09
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First heatwave to hit Greece next week

Temperatures are expected to rise further from the middle of next week across the entire country, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius in some regions, in the season’s first heatwave.

The stuffy conditions are forecast to prevail for 4-5 days.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1214998/first-heatwave-to-hit-greece-next-week/

Latest forecast for Kef reckons it'll get hotter through the week, peaking around mid-thirties Saturday coming. Then dropping back to around 30°C.

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Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 12 July, 2023 @ 11:32:45
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Greece bracing for impact of heatwave Kleon

The state mechanism has been placed on high alert to deal with heatwave Kleon, which will prevail throughout the country in the coming days. The most difficult days will be Friday and Saturday, and according to the latest forecast, the high temperatures will continue into next week.

The Health Ministry has noted that the elderly, infants and young children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people who are overweight or obese, as well as people who work or exercise intensively in hot environments are at greatest risk.

Precautions are also advised for people with chronic illnesses (cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, lung disease, kidney disease, liver disease, mental illness, dementia, alcoholism or drug abuse etc) and patients suffering from other medical conditions.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1215201/greece-bracing-for-impact-of-heatwave-kleon/
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Post by: Maik on Monday, 17 July, 2023 @ 16:22:08
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Heatwave Cleon returning in full force after Wednesday

According to the latest forecast by the National Meteorological Service (EMY), temperatures will be lower and their intensity less severe for eastern parts of Greece for about three days, due to winds reaching up to 7 Beaufort in the Aegean.

Temperatures will start to climb again from Thursday, when the winds fall off, and reach a new peak affecting the entire country between Friday and Sunday, before the cooling winds start to blow once more next Monday.

The maximum temperatures this week will be as follows:

From Monday until Wednesday, temperatures will peak at 38-40C in western Greece and up to 41C in the northwest Peloponnese, but not exceed 35-38C in the north, possibly 39C in parts of Thrace, 37-39C in the east and 36-38C on the islands of the Aegean.

On Thursday, maximum temperatures will start to climb to between 40-42C and reach as high as 43C in some locations on the mainland, be at 39-41C on the Ionian islands and between 37-39C on the Aegean islands.

Between Friday and Sunday, the temperatures will climb even higher, with the maximum at 41-43C on the mainland, or even 44C in some locations.

Greece will start to get cooler again from next Monday, especially in the north, with temperatures dropping 2-3 degrees celsius.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/07/17/heatwave-cleon-returning-in-full-force-after-wednesday/
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Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 19 July, 2023 @ 20:04:47
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Heatwave to return on Thursday

A second heatwave will hit Greece from Thursday until Sunday, pushing temperatures as high as 44 Celsius (111.2 Fahrenheit). But even when the heatwave (defined as temperatures at least equal to 39C) recedes, temperatures will remain high for the following several days, meteorologists warn.

Friday will be the high point of the heatwave, with 44C expected in the interior of the regions of Central Greece and Thessaly and even some islands seeing 40C.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1215735/heatwave-to-return-on-thursday/
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Post by: Maik on Saturday, 22 July, 2023 @ 11:27:29
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Greece faces hottest July weekend in 50 years, forecaster says, as scores of wildfires rage
Tourism sites including Acropolis to close during hottest parts of day as temperatures set to remain over 40C

Greece is set to endure its hottest July weekend in 50 years, a top meteorologist has warned, as the country wilts under a prolonged heatwave set to last well into next week.

Government ministries have advised people to work from home where possible and not to venture out unnecessarily. The exceptional temperatures also mean key tourism sites will be closed during the hottest part of the day.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/22/greece-faces-hottest-july-weekend-in-50-years-forecaster-says-as-scores-of-wildfires-rage
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Post by: Maik on Monday, 24 July, 2023 @ 02:47:10
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Heatwave to continue next week, some respite as of Thursday

The National Meteorological Service (EMY) said in an updated emergency weather report on Sunday said that the heatwave will continue mostly unabated until Thursday, when it will post a moderate decline.

Sunday’s thermal surge prevailed throughout the country with temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius in Thessaly, central Greece.

On Monday, temperatures will decline between 2 to 5 degrees with the higher drop observed in the eastern parts of the country. Temperatures will range between 38 to 42 degrees Celsius. On Tuesday and Wednesday, scorching heat will push temperatures up to 42 and 44 degrees.

A moderate respite is expected as of Thursday, with temperatures expected to drop by 6 to 8 degrees in most parts of the country.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1216157/heatwave-to-continue-next-week-some-respite-as-of-thursday/
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 03 August, 2023 @ 19:49:08
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More heat, with a small break

Another heatwave is expected to push temperatures in many parts of Greece above the 40 degrees Celsius mark again this weekend, though forecasters are promising cooler weather at the start of next week.

The national weather service, EMY, said that temperatures will continue to inch up on Friday after a very warm Thursday, to reach 38-40 Celsius in Central Greece and the Eastern Aegean, with other parts just being just a couple of degrees below these levels.

A forecast for light clouds will likely make conditions feel worse by adding humidity to the atmosphere.

Saturday is going to be scorcher, though the first hints of rain will be seen in the Ionian and western mainland later in the day, with the wet weather spreading to other parts of the country on Sunday, mainly in the west and north.

EMY also warned of the possibility of storms on Sunday.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1217027/more-heat-with-a-small-break/

So far looking at around 30° C on Kef, forecast could change.
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Post by: Maik on Sunday, 03 September, 2023 @ 18:45:13
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Dangerous weather phenomena across Greece starting Monday

The National Meteorological Service (EMY) warned of a significant drop in temperature, thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds across Greece starting this Monday until Wednesday.

A low-pressure system is arriving from the north Balkans with a cold air mass which will reach the south Ionian Sea and affect most areas in Greece.

The regions of Thessalia, Sporades, central and eastern Sterea Ellada, north Evia, and the Peloponnese will be most affected by rain.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1219116/dangerous-weather-phenomena-across-greece-starting-monday/

Currently looking as though it will hit Kefalonia
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 02 November, 2023 @ 14:44:40
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Storms forecast over weekend

Civil Protection authorities are on heightened alert in response to forecasts of severe weather on Saturday as the high temperatures give way to rain and storms.

“The situation is alarming. In Western Greece there will be heavy showers and storms. As time passes, the system will move further east and affect Attica as well. We will have a line of storms,” said meteorologist Yiannis Kallianos in comments to Mega TV.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1223881/storms-forecast-over-weekend/
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 09 November, 2023 @ 19:57:28
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Bad weather forecast for weekend

Heavy rains and storms, accompanied by hail in some places, as well as southerly winds that will reach up to force 7 will characterize the weather over the coming weekend from Friday, weather forecasters at the National Observatory of Athens’s meteo.gr service have said.

Starting on Friday, the Ionian Islands and in the western and southwestern parts of mainland Greece can expect strong rain and storms, with localized hail, from noon.

Southerly winds up to force 7 will prevail in the Ionian Sea before falling to a westerly force 5 in the evening hours.

The temperature will drop slightly in places.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1224476/bad-weather-forecast-for-weekend/
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 16 November, 2023 @ 15:02:22
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Temperatures to drop, rain and winds expected over the weekend

A low pressure system from the northwest accompanied by a cold front will bring adverse weather conditions over the weekend, with gale force winds throughout the country accompanied by heavy rain and storms in the northern and eastern parts of the country.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1225038/temperatures-to-drop-rains-expected-over-the-weekend/
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Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 21 November, 2023 @ 15:58:57
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Stormy weather sweeping in from the west

Greece’s national weather service, EMY, issued an emergency bulletin on Tuesday, warning that strong storms are seen sweeping into Greece starting in the evening of the same day.

The wet, chilly and windy weather is expected to hit the islands of the Ionian first...
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1225361/stormy-weather-sweeping-in-from-the-west/
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 24 November, 2023 @ 17:04:12
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Greece Weather Warning: Snowfalls, Stormy Winds, Temperature drop

According to meteo.gr’s forecast, localized rain and storms are already expected today, mainly in parts of the Aegean, Thrace, Crete, and western Greece.

There is a possibility of localized hailstorms, especially in the Aegean, Ionian, and southern parts of the Peloponnese.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/11/25/greece-weather-warning-snowfalls-stormy-winds-temperature-drop/
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Post by: Maik on Saturday, 25 November, 2023 @ 19:21:35
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Greece’s Weather Service Issues Upgraded Warning for ‘Bettina’

An emergency weather warning for the weekend was upgraded on Saturday noon from ‘worsening weather’ to ‘dangerous weather phenomena’, as the storm ‘Bettina’ is moving from the Adriatic Sea toward Greece, raising wind velocity to 9 and locally to 10 on the Beaufort scale, the National Meteorological Service (EMY) said.

Specifically, EMY said that strong winds will affect nearly all of Greece, while several regions – western and northern Greece, and eastern and southern islands – will experience torrential rain and thunderstorms as of Saturday night.
https://www.thenationalherald.com/greeces-weather-service-issues-upgraded-warning-for-bettina/
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Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 28 November, 2023 @ 13:40:38
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Level 4 storm warning issued for western Greece

The islands of the Ionian and western parts of mainland Greece and the Peloponnese should brace for strong showers and gale-force winds on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to weather forecasts.

In an emergency bulletin on Tuesday morning, the National Observatory of Athens’ Meteo service issued a Level 4 storm warning for these areas.

Level 4 is just one notch below the highest storm grade.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1225884/level-4-storm-warning-issued-for-western-greece/
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 05 January, 2024 @ 17:30:04
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Weekend storms coming

The weather will steadily deteriorate from late Saturday afternoon until Sunday evening, according to an emergency advisory issued by the National Meteorological Service (EMY).

Heavy showers and thunderstorms, as well as strong gusts, will be the primary elements of the weather shift.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to sweep into the Ionian islands, the western mainland and the western Peloponnese beginning late Saturday afternoon and spreading east overnight.

Southerly winds of 7 to 8 Beaufort will blow from midday in the Ionian Sea and in the afternoon in the Aegean Sea, increasing to 9 Beaufort in parts during the night.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1228595/weekend-storms-coming/
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 12 January, 2024 @ 15:02:26
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Greece: Adverse weather forecast across most of the country through at least Jan. 13
Severe weather forecast across most of Greece through at least Jan. 13. Disruptions to transport, business, and utilities possible.

Severe weather is forecast across most of Greece through at least Jan. 13. Strong wind gusts, lightning, and hail may accompany storms.

As of early Jan. 12, authorities have issued the following weather warnings across the affected area:

    Orange heavy rainfall warnings: Crete, eastern Peloponnese, and western South Aegean regions

    Orange low-temperature warnings: Epirus and Western Macedonia regions

    Yellow low-temperature warnings: Across the rest of southern and central Greece

    Yellow heavy rainfall and thunderstorm warnings: Across the rest of northern Greece

Authorities will likely issue new alerts or update/rescind existing advisories as weather conditions change over the coming days.
https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2024/01/greece-adverse-weather-forecast-across-most-of-the-country-through-at-least-jan-13

No mention of Ionian Islands

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Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 30 January, 2024 @ 11:03:06
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'Avghi' brings snow and gale-force winds

Heavy snow at even low altitudes in eastern and southern parts of the country and a drop in temperatures are recorded across Greece on Tuesday.

Based on the forecast, the high pressure in the northwestern Balkans combined with low pressure in the Eastern Mediterranean have given rise to gale-force winds and plunged temperatures, with strong rain in southern parts of the country and the islands. Snow is forecast from Thessaly southward.

Areas that can expect snow on Tuesday include Thessaly and the Sporades islands, eastern Central Greece (Boeotia, Fthiotida), Evia, Attica, the north and east Peloponnese and Crete. Conditions will start to gradually improve from Tuesday night or even Wednesday.

Northerly winds in the Aegean Sea up to 9-10 Beaufort, accompanied by heavy rain and thunderstorms, keep ships docked at the ports.
https://www.amna.gr/en/article/793127/Avghi-brings-snow-and-gale-force-winds
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Post by: Maik on Saturday, 10 February, 2024 @ 14:35:27
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Stormy, windy weather sweeping in on Sunday

The National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued an emergency bulletin on Saturday, warning that storms are seen sweeping into Greece starting on Sunday and ending Monday night.

The strong winds and rain will start from the northwest and... EMY said the winds in the seas will reach 7 to 8 and locally in the Aegean 9 on the Beaufort scale.

The weather conditions on Sunday and Monday will favor the transport of African dust mainly to the west and south of the country.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1231358/stormy-windy-weather-sweeping-in-on-sunday/
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Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 21 February, 2024 @ 15:07:24
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Greece: Adverse weather forecast across western regions through at least Feb. 25

Severe weather is forecast across parts of western Greece through at least Feb. 25. Heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms are forecast across the Ionian Islands and Peloponnese regions Feb. 20 and further showers and storms are expected in the region over the coming days. Storms may be accompanied by strong wind gusts, lightning, and possible hail. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service has issued orange heavy rainfall (the middle level on a three-tier scale) and yellow thunderstorm warnings across the Ionian Islands and western Peloponnese and yellow heavy rainfall warnings for the eastern Peloponnese. Officials may update, rescind, or extend the coverage of weather alerts over the coming hours and days.
https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2024/02/greece-adverse-weather-forecast-across-western-regions-through-at-least-feb-25
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Post by: Maik on Saturday, 24 February, 2024 @ 18:07:02
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Stormy weather to sweep in as of late Sunday

The weather in Greece is set to change as of Sunday night, starting in the west, and spreading to the central and eastern mainland, the Cyclades islands and Crete and, lastly, the Eastern Aegean and Dodecanese Islands.

The bad weather will be accompanied by near-gale-force winds of up to 8 Beaufort and possibly hail.

The rain will start in the Ionian islands...
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1232545/stormy-weather-to-sweep-in-as-of-late-sunday/
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Post by: Maik on Sunday, 25 February, 2024 @ 14:36:37
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Thunderstorms forecasted across Greece until to Tuesday

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued an update to its special bulletin ahead of the anticipated severe weather expected to impact most of the country from Sunday until Tuesday morning.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1232605/thunderstorms-forecasted-across-greece-until-to-tuesday/
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Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 28 February, 2024 @ 16:54:13
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Weather: Strong southerly winds & temperatures around 20 degrees today – Storm “Dorothea” is coming tomorrow

The weather will deteriorate again from Thursday, according to the director of the National Meteorological Service (EMY), Thodoris Kolydas. As he mentions in his post, the barometric low forming today in the Central Mediterranean has been named Dorothea.

According to Thodoris Kolydas, the new storm will begin to affect the country from Thursday afternoon and mainly on Friday with rain, storms, and stormy southerly winds.

The storm, according to Klearchos Marousakis, will first hit western Greece, with a line of storms with great length.

On Friday, this wave will travel slightly further east and will affect the entire country.

The weather will start to improve over the weekend, initially from the west.
https://en.protothema.gr/weather-strong-southerly-winds-temperatures-around-20-degrees-today-storm-dorothea-is-coming-tomorrow/
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Post by: Maik on Thursday, 29 February, 2024 @ 21:06:16
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Greece: Adverse weather forecast across much of country through at least early March 2

Adverse weather is forecast across much of Greece through at least early March 2 due to a passing storm system named Storm Emil.

As of Feb. 29, officials have issued the following weather warnings across Greece:

* Orange heavy rainfall warnings (the middle level on a three-tier scale): Central and Western Macedonia, Eastern and Western Peloponnese, the Ionian Islands, and Thessaly regions.

* Orange thunderstorm warnings: The Ionian Islands and Eastern and Western Peloponnese regions.

* Orange strong wind warnings: The Ionian Islands Region.
https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2024/02/greece-adverse-weather-forecast-across-much-of-country-through-at-least-early-march-2