Thomas Fahmy was leaving his Staten Island home for a dentist appointment when lightning struck his foot during severe storms. He spent the night in a hospital and said doctors found no burns

Short-lived rain and thunderstorms expected midweek, mainly inland and in mountain areas, before clearing by the weekend

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

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

Munich Re says fires and storms drove $108bn in insured losses in 2025, as climate extremes intensify and Europe faces rising wildfire and hail risks.

From Tuesday, temperatures are expected to climb again, reaching unusually high levels for the season.

Over the coming days, Greece’s western regions will be drenched by rain and thunderstorms. Athens, will enjoy calmer, albeit cloudy skies.

In Athens, overcast skies will dominate the day, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 19°C. Winds in the area will be moderate to strong, reaching 4–6 Beaufort.

The main features of the bad weather are heavy rain and storms, accompanied by a high frequency of lightning and possibly hailstorms

Areas in Athens’ northern suburbs primarily affected by the heavy storm

The greater Athens area will also experience inclement weather shortly after midnight on Saturday