Greece: Heatwave Expected After Showers and Thunderstorms

Greece is gradually moving away from a period of atmospheric instability, though scattered showers and thunderstorms are still anticipated for Thursday, June 5. The weather is expected to become relatively clear, with temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius in some eastern parts of the country. Fog is likely to impact western regions.

According to weather forecaster Anastasia Tyrsaki, scattered clouds, rain, and thunderstorms will affect the Aegean and mainland areas. Winds will blow at up to 5 Beaufort. Temperatures will remain lower compared to previous days, peaking at 30 degrees Celsius in eastern Sterea, eastern Peloponnese, and Thessaly.

Local showers are expected in Attica during the afternoon, with the thermometer reaching 29 degrees. In Thessaloniki, rain is forecast for mountainous areas from the afternoon, with temperatures around 28 degrees. Saturday will see clearer weather overall, though showers and thunderstorms are possible in Macedonia and Thessaly. Winds will remain moderate, and temperatures could reach 33 degrees Celsius.

By Sunday, the instability is expected to be more limited, bringing rain only to northern Greece. A notable increase in temperature is anticipated, with the mercury potentially climbing to 36 degrees Celsius. Starting Monday, stronger winds of up to 6 Beaufort are expected in the Aegean Sea. Thursday saw significant rainfall, particularly in Epirus and Macedonia, with the highest recorded rainfall reaching 55.6 mm in Zotiko, Ioannina.

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Scattered clouds, rain, and thunderstorms will affect the Aegean and mainland areas while winds will blow up to 5 Beaufort.