Instability persists Saturday in Greece; heat returns Monday

Greece is bracing for continued atmospheric instability on Saturday, with forecasts predicting rain and scattered thunderstorms, particularly in the eastern and southern parts of the country. The unstable conditions are expected to be locally intense in areas like Halkidiki and eastern Macedonia during the early morning hours, and in Thrace and the northeastern Aegean islands, especially around Lemnos, until morning.

Sporadic showers and storms are also anticipated in the Sporades and Evia until late morning. However, a gradual improvement is expected as the day progresses, with clearer skies becoming dominant across most regions. The temperature will see a slight drop in the east, generally ranging from 25 to 29 degrees Celsius, while western and southern areas may experience highs of 30 to 31 degrees Celsius. Winds will blow from the north at 4 to 6 Beaufort, reaching up to 7 Beaufort at sea.

Looking ahead to Sunday, the weather is forecast to improve significantly, with sunny conditions prevailing across most of Greece. Despite the general improvement, some localized instability might still occur in the northeastern mainland and Crete during the warmer hours of the day. An exception is the Peloponnese, which may experience some clouds and intermittent local rain or showers in the afternoon.

The trend of improving weather will continue into Monday, with sunshine dominating and temperatures rising noticeably. Heat is expected to return, with the mercury potentially reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius in some areas. This shift marks a welcome return to warmer, more stable conditions after the recent spell of unsettled weather.