Storm Byron batters Greece with floods, landslides, and heavy rain; schools in Attica will remain closed on Friday. Authorities warn citizens to stay vigilant.

Temperatures in Greece soared to 45°C on Tuesday with the highest recorded in Central Greece. Heatwave conditions to continue.

The Athens municipality has activated an emergency plan with air-conditioned shelters, street patrols, and relief for homeless and strays.

Apart from the direct hazards of thunderstorms and high winds, experts warn that the extremely low surface humidity may significantly elevate the risk of fires being sparked during storm activity.

According to the committee’s experts, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms will affect most parts of eastern Greece from Monday through Wednesday.

Emergency measures have been activated as freezing temperatures and snow make their way into Greece starting Wednesday.

On Tuesday, February 4, temperatures will decrease by 6-7°C in the north, while on Wednesday, February 5, the drop will extend across the entire country.

Citizens are advised to exercise caution and keep informed by authorities

Heavy rains, snow and strong winds may disrupt Christmas travel plans in Greece.

Sunday’s, December 22, clear skies and mild weather are expected to shift to more "Christmas-like" weather on Monday with rain, thunderstorms, and snow predicted

The 'Bora' storm front blankets Florina in snow, bringing heavy rain, storms, and gale-force winds across Greece. Intense weather to persist through Monday.

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) issued an emergency weather bulletin warning of severe conditions due to a low-pressure system over the Ionian Sea.

Weather service warns of severe phenomenon over the coming 48-hour period, mainly thunderstorms, hail and intense lightning strikes along western Greece

The Greek meteorological services issued a severe weather warning

The first day of October hit Greece with a gust of cold across the country, with some areas in the Northwest feeling temperatures below zero.

Strong to severe weather could develop across Greece starting late on Thur. with downpours, damaging winds, and the possibility of flooding.

Severe T-storm front expected to pour rainfall, lightning along coastal western Greece, Ionian isles

The situation is being fueled by very strong winds expected to begin today, along with prolonged drought conditions and extremely high temperatures.

A cooler air mass early next week will gradually replace the current high pressure front, leading to instability and mostly afternoon storms

Greece’s Civil Protection authority has issued a high fire risk for the coming days as an extended heatwave continues.