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

The most intense phenomena are forecast for Friday

In Attica, the most dangerous window is forecast from Thursday afternoon, Dec. 3, through Friday morning.

A severe weather system originating from North Africa will bring heavy rains, thunderstorms, and localized flooding to much of Greece from Wednesday through Friday, with winds reaching up to 8 Beaufort in some area

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and mountain snow will affect much of Greece from Wednesday, with southern, central, and island regions facing the strongest impacts

Meteorologists expect three to four days of relative calm “until another low-pressure system sweeps in from Thursday.

Heavy downpours in Athens from Cyclone Adel create flooding but do little to replenish reservoirs or groundwater, highlighting the need for steady, prolonged rainfall to address the region’s drought crisis

Severe storms from Storm Adel have caused major flooding in Athens, forcing road closures and unusual crossings as residents navigate submerged streets

Authorities close schools in several regions due to heavy rain and flooding risks, while some areas, including Corfu, will continue classes as normal

Severe weather system “Adel” is sweeping across Greece, flooding streets in Athens and placing several regions under a red alert as authorities warn of intense storms, hail and dangerous conditions through Saturday

Severe flooding, landslides and power outages hit Corfu and Aetolia-Acarnania as Storm Adel intensifies, prompting emergency alerts, travel disruption and widespread school closures

evere weather has caused extensive damage across the Tzoumerka mountains, with collapsed infrastructure, disrupted water and power networks, and crews working nonstop to restore access to local communities

Meteorologists warn of severe storms from Wednesday, with some areas expecting over 150mm of rain in three to four days, affecting western, northern, and Aegean regions, including Attica and the Dodecanese islands

Eastern areas may see a short-lived push of African dust, as mountain zones in Epirus and western Macedonia brace for local snowfall

A sharp drop in temperatures of up to 12°C will bring snow to mountainous regions, while rain continues in the northwest while so-called 'Sahara dust' dust is affecting central and southern regions of the country

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and African dust are expected across western and northern Greece, with temperatures dropping and snow possible in mountainous regions over the weekend

Unstable weather with African dust, rising temperatures, and scattered showers is expected across Greece during the November 17 Polytechnic commemoration, with the heaviest rain focused in western regions

Greece is experiencing spring-like conditions in mid-November, with sunshine, light clouds, Saharan dust and temperatures reaching 23°C on Monday, before brief showers return in parts of the country early next week

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day in the Ionian Islands, Epirus, and western Central Greece.

Despite back-to-back storms forecast for Greece this weekend, the weather during Sunday’s Athens Marathon is expected to remain dry and mild, offering favorable running conditions for participants in the city’s iconic annual race