April 27, 2024

Athens News

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Weather: showers and storms before the heat wave

The air temperature will gradually rise, but the weather is likely to be unstable. According to the forecast from meteorologist Clearchos Marousakis, rain and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday afternoon.

According to the forecaster, the weather will change to unfavorable in the next few hours. Showers and storms are expected in the mountains and foothills. In the seas, the wind is north, with a force of 4-5 on the Beaufort scale. The air temperature will rise and reach +33-34°C, and in some places even +36°C. Available fire hazard. The afternoon of July 4 will be cloudy, but the temperature will exceed +33°C.

In Attica Sunny, variable wind – north, northeast. The air temperature in the city center can be two degrees higher.

In Thessaloniki it will be sunny, and it may rain in the mountainous areas. Air temperature +33°С.

On Wednesday, July 5, further instability of the weather is expected in Greece, mainly in the central and northern parts of the mainland, which will bring showers and localized thunderstorms to various areas.

On Thursday, July 6, the air temperature will rise to +38°C. And combined with meltemi (strong wind) increases the risk of fire. The weather will be the same over the weekend.

According to the meteorological service, meltemistrong dry northerly winds blowing in summer are one of the main characteristics of the weather.



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