Storms and Lightning Shows Sweep Northern Greece

Northern Greece was battered by severe storms and a spectacular display of lightning on Monday evening, with the phenomenon particularly intense in the Serres region. Images captured by the Orange Press Agency in Neo Petritsi, Serres, showed the extent of the weather's impact.

The National Observatory of Athens reported rainfall in various areas, including Kozani, Ptolemaida, Karpenisi, Ioannina, and Larissa. For Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the observatory predicts scattered morning showers and thunderstorms in Central Macedonia and Thessaly, with potential for storms in the mountains of Central Greece. The rest of the country is expected to see sunny skies with some cloud buildup during warmer hours.

Mountainous regions in Epirus and Macedonia could experience heavy rainfall and isolated hailstorms. Visibility may be reduced in western mainland areas during the evening and morning hours. Temperatures are forecast to be seasonal, ranging from 19 to 31 degrees Celsius in Northern Greece, with cooler temperatures in Western Macedonia. Southern and Central Greece will see highs between 20 and 32 degrees Celsius.

Winds in the Aegean Sea will be moderate from the north, while the Ionian Sea will experience light northwesterly winds. Athens is expected to have sunny weather with some clouds and a chance of local showers in western parts. Thessaloniki will see intermittent clouds with possible brief showers or thunderstorms, and temperatures between 23 and 29 degrees Celsius.