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Another week of heatwave in north India, red alert for East UP from May 24 to 26

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • Greece is expecting a weekend of rain and thunderstorms before a return to summer-like temperatures, with highs reaching 34 degrees Celsius by Thursday.
  • The weather will remain unsettled until Tuesday, with showers and storms concentrated in northern and eastern regions, including Macedonia, Thessaly, Euboea, Attica, Boeotia, and the eastern Peloponnese.
  • By Tuesday, the weather is forecast to improve significantly with sunshine, and temperatures climbing to around 30 degrees Celsius, continuing to rise towards the end of the week.

Greece is set for a weekend of unsettled weather, characterized by rain and thunderstorms, before a noticeable shift towards warmer, summer-like conditions. The forecast indicates that unstable weather patterns will persist until Tuesday.

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the country is expected to experience widespread rain and storms, particularly in Macedonia, Thessaly, Euboea, Attica, Boeotia, and the eastern Peloponnese. These phenomena are anticipated to be more intense in these areas. The weather is described as remaining "autumnal" through Tuesday. Localized showers are expected in Attica from the afternoon, mainly in the northern and western parts, with improvements forecast for the evening. Thessaloniki will also see rain and thunderstorms starting in the afternoon, with similar conditions expected in other parts of northern Greece.

By Tuesday, a significant improvement is predicted, with sunshine expected across most regions and temperatures reaching approximately 30 degrees Celsius. This warming trend is set to continue into Thursday, when temperatures could locally reach up to 34 degrees Celsius. However, forecasters are monitoring the long weekend of Pentecost, which may bring renewed instability with potential rainfall, especially in inland areas.

The wind conditions are expected to vary, generally blowing up to 6 Beaufort, with a slight increase in temperature. Monday will see continued instability, though the phenomena are expected to weaken in many areas. Light rain is forecast for eastern parts and Crete, while inland continental areas might experience local afternoon showers. Winds could strengthen up to 7 Beaufort on Monday, with further temperature increases anticipated.

There is a possibility of hailstorms.

โ€” Olga PapavouliMeteorologist Olga Papavouli commented on the potential for severe weather phenomena.
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