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Greece Weather Alert: Rain and Storms Expected This Afternoon
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Greece Weather Alert: Rain and Storms Expected This Afternoon

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Weather in Greece will change from the afternoon with rain and storms expected in many areas.
  • The phenomena may affect Attica in the afternoon and evening hours, with conditions improving overnight.
  • Temperatures will remain at summer levels, reaching up to 33 degrees Celsius, with some areas experiencing cooler weather later in the week.

Greece is bracing for a shift in weather patterns as rain and thunderstorms are forecast to begin this afternoon across many regions. The National Meteorological Service (EMY) and various meteorologists predict that the unstable conditions could impact Attica during the late afternoon and evening hours.

The weather will change from the afternoon, with the possibility of rain and thunderstorms in several areas of the country.

— Klearhos MarousakisMeteorologist Klearchos Marousakis describes the impending weather change.

While the morning may see sunshine, cloud cover is expected to increase, bringing a chance of localized showers or storms, particularly in western and northern parts of the country. Meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis noted that the phenomena might affect areas like Elefsina, Erythres, and Oinoi, potentially extending to Afidnes, Marathon, and Nea Makri later.

There will be intermittent cloudiness and a slight chance of local showers, mainly in northern Attica.

— Anastasia TyrakiERT meteorologist Anastasia Tyraki provides a forecast for Attica.

The weather is expected to improve overnight, with southwesterly winds reaching up to 6 Beaufort. Temperatures will hover around summer levels, potentially reaching 32 to 33 degrees Celsius in some areas. However, forecasts suggest a slight cooling trend towards the weekend, with northwesterly winds strengthening in the Aegean by Sunday and Monday, bringing cooler air to the east.

The weather will generally be clear with temporary clouds in the afternoon and a chance of local rain in the west and north.

— National Meteorological Service (EMY)The EMY's general forecast for the day.
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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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