A new wave of bad weather is set to sweep across Greece beginning Thursday afternoon, as a barometric low system named “INES” moves in from the Gulf of Sidra, on the northern coast of Libya. The weather system is expected to last approximately 48 hours, bringing with it heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong southerly winds, and a significant drop in temperature in parts of the country.
Key Features of the Weather System
According to meteorologist, the most intense weather conditions will occur between Thursday evening and midday Saturday. The low-pressure system will mainly impact the western and northern parts of Greece, with some regions at increased risk of flooding.
- Regions most at risk of heavy rainfall and potential flooding include:
- Aetolia-Acarnania
- The Epirus region
- Northern Ionian Islands
- Central and Western Macedonia
Strong southerly winds are forecast, especially on Friday, which may create hazardous conditions both inland and along coastlines.
The system will also bring a dense wave of African dust, affecting visibility and air quality, especially in central and southern Greece.
Temperatures will drop significantly in the central and northern parts of the country, falling to as low as 18°C, while the south will experience unseasonably high temperatures, with Crete expected to reach 33°C on Friday.
The adverse weather conditions are expected to subside by Saturday afternoon, and from Sunday onward, Greece will begin to see more sunshine and a gradual rise in temperatures across the country.
