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Bearable' heatwave from Sunday: Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, with a 'classic Greek summer' from Thursday
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Bearable' heatwave from Sunday: Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, with a 'classic Greek summer' from Thursday

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greece will experience its most intense heatwave of the summer starting Sunday, July 19, with temperatures potentially reaching 41-42 degrees Celsius.
  • The heatwave is expected to last three to four days, peaking on Monday and Tuesday, before gradually subsiding from Wednesday.
  • Meteorologists predict high temperatures across mainland Greece, with some areas like Larissa possibly reaching 42 degrees Celsius.

Greece is bracing for its most intense heatwave of the summer, with forecasts indicating temperatures will soar from Sunday, July 19. The heatwave is expected to persist for three to four days, reaching its peak on Monday and Tuesday, before a gradual decline begins on Wednesday.

all the main forecast models agree on the arrival of the heatwave from Sunday

— Theodoros KolydasDirector of EMY, discussing the upcoming heatwave.

Meteorologists anticipate that temperatures in many continental regions of Greece will reach between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius, with some areas potentially exceeding 40 degrees. Specific forecasts suggest Larissa could see mercury levels hit 42 degrees Celsius, while Lamia might experience highs near 40 degrees. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) director, Theodoros Kolydas, noted that while models agree on the heatwave's arrival, there are variations in predictions for the most affected areas.

Other meteorologists echo these concerns, describing the upcoming period as the hottest of the summer. Klearchos Marousakis warned that while the intense heat will not last long, the shift in weather from mid-week could bring localized thunderstorms and instability. Giorgos Tsatrafyllias described Saturday as a "prelude" to the heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 41-42 degrees Celsius in inland areas on Monday and Tuesday, and even 43 degrees in Boeotia, Phthiotis, and Thessaly on Tuesday. Athens could see temperatures up to 40 degrees on Monday and Tuesday.

the hottest days of the summer

— Klearchos MarousakisMeteorologist describing the expected heat.

ERT meteorologist Anastasia Tyraki expects the heatwave's peak on Monday and Tuesday, with many lowland continental areas reaching 40 degrees. Central Macedonia, the Thessalian plain, Agrinio, eastern Sterea, and parts of the Peloponnese are expected to be particularly hot, as will some Aegean islands. The temperature is forecast to begin dropping from the north on Wednesday, though the heat will linger in central and southern parts of the country. A significant drop in temperature and localized thunderstorms are expected by Thursday.

prelude to the heatwave

— Giorgos TsatrafylliasMeteorologist describing Saturday's weather.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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