Strong winds with gusts of up to 60 km/h are expected to continue affecting wildfire zones on Monday, while authorities have placed Attica, Boeotia and Evia under a very high wildfire risk warning.
Meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas says weakening winds over the coming days will bring a gradual rise in temperatures, but current forecasts do not indicate a heatwave.
Strong northeasterly winds are sweeping eastern mainland Greece, the Aegean and Attica, increasing wildfire danger as authorities urge residents to avoid activities that could spark fires
Gale-force winds of up to Force 9 have halted departures from the ports of Rafina and Lavrio, while ferry services from Piraeus continue on a case-by-case basis subject to captains' decisions and port authority approval.
Powerful northerly winds are expected to dominate Greece's weather through the weekend, raising wildfire danger across the Aegean and parts of the mainland while temperatures remain near seasonal averages.
No ships will leave Rafina for the Cyclades except those that had already sailed before the ban took effect Thursday afternoon
Crete's popular national park will be closed from both entrances on July 30 as authorities cite strong winds and a very high wildfire risk exceeding operational safety limits.
Sunny summer weather will dominate Greece through Thursday, with temperatures reaching up to 39°C (102°F) inland and strong northerly Meltemi winds in the Aegean expected to intensify to 8 Beaufort from Wednesday
The Municipality of Amfikleia-Elateia reported major losses to crops, property damage and blocked roads as emergency crews work to restore access and assess the impact of the ongoing bad weather.
Rising temperatures and Saharan dust are expected to affect much of Greece over the coming days, with inland areas forecast to see highs of up to 38C before a slight cooldown later in the week.
Authorities have placed 11 regions on high alert as heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and hail are forecast from Friday through Saturday, prompting emergency preparedness measures nationwide
Greece gets a break from the heatwave as temperatures plunge by up to 10°C, with rain and storms forecast in several regions.
Authorities have raised emergency readiness as extreme heat, thunderstorms, strong winds and heightened wildfire risks affect several parts of Greece.
A sudden weather change swept across the Greek island within minutes, uprooting trees, blocking roads and leaving large areas without electricity as emergency crews rushed to respond.
Residents of Komotini captured a dramatic weather spectacle as unusual cloud formations filled the sky, creating an otherworldly scene while signaling unstable atmospheric conditions.
While much of Greece continues to endure extreme heat, heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds swept across parts of northern Greece, causing local disruption and prompting emergency responses.
Hot and mostly sunny conditions will dominate across Greece, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C inland while strong northerly winds are expected over the Aegean Sea.
Civil protection authorities have placed parts of the eastern Aegean and Crete on heightened alert, with additional patrols and possible access restrictions in forests and other vulnerable areas
Long-range forecasts indicate a strong likelihood of above-average temperatures across southeastern Europe, although experts caution that monthly outlooks carry significant uncertainty
Authorities have placed emergency services on heightened alert as weather conditions are expected to increase the likelihood and rapid spread of wildfires across several island regions