Most departures from the port of Piraeus were suspended from the early morning hours
Unsettled conditions will spread nationwide with thunderstorms, possible hail, and slightly cooler temperatures, while southern winds strengthen across the Aegean and Ionian seas.
Widespread showers and thunderstorms will impact most of Greece on Friday, with snow in mountainous areas and strong winds across the seas. Dust concentrations will also rise in southern regions, affecting visibility and air quality.
Unsettled conditions will affect much of the country on the national holiday, with heavy rain and storms in southern island regions, early showers across eastern mainland areas, and strong northerly winds over the Aegean.
A 33-year-old Greek professional fisherman from Crete perished in a storm off the U.S. coast, along with six colleagues, leaving family and his hometown in mourning
Storm Kristin is expected to impact large parts of Greece with intense rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible hail over several days, prompting weather warnings and heightened readiness by civil protection authorities.
The storm, which began around midday, affected central and southern neighborhoods including Pangrati, Ilisia, Kaisariani, Vyronas, Syntagma, Nea Smyrni, Ampelokipoi, Agia Paraskevi, Ymittos-Dafni, Alimos, Pallini, and Gerakas
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
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
Four regions in western Greece have been placed on Red Code alert as Storm Adel brings intense rain, thunderstorms and heightened flood risk, with conditions expected to worsen through Thursday and Friday
Authorities warn of heavy rain and thunderstorms across northern, western, and eastern Greece, with the worst conditions expected Thursday and Friday
Heavy rainfall and storms have wreaked havoc across northwestern Greece, particularly in Corfu and the Epirus region, causing floods, landslides, and widespread disruption. Authorities remain on high alert as six municipalities are under a state of emergency
Eastern areas may see a short-lived push of African dust, as mountain zones in Epirus and western Macedonia brace for local snowfall
Storm Claudia inflicted significant damage early Saturday, with large-scale flooding hitting the town of Monmouth and the surrounding areas in southeast Wales and England.
After weeks of heat, dry weather, and strong Aegean winds, meteorologists warn of a major shift. The first autumn storm of the season could arrive this weekend, driven by a rare “Rex block” pattern