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

Friday will begin with mostly sunny skies across Greece before clouds build through the afternoon, bringing scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms to parts of the mainland. Temperatures will remain hot, while northern winds will be strongest over the seas

Storms are expected across northern and central mainland Greece, reaching even inland areas of the Peloponnese

Sunshine will dominate across Greece on Monday, with very warm to hot conditions nationwide. Strong northerly winds over the Aegean Sea will provide some relief but may create challenging conditions for ferry travel

A 21-year-old lifeguard was taken to hospital after a tower collapsed at a beach in Kavala, while several similar structures fell across the area due to severe weather conditions