Storm Boris begins its impact on Greece today, bringing rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and a drop in temperatures.
Boris
The intense weather phenomena are expected to affect the northern Ionian, Epirus, and western Macedonia, while other parts of Greece will be on high alert for fires stemming from high winds.
According to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), the phenomena will weaken by Friday night.
Aside from the regions expected to be impacted by Boris, the weather will generally be clear with temporarily increased clouds.
Winds will blow from the west at 4 to 6 Beaufort, gradually reaching up to 7 Beaufort in western and southern regions.
Temperatures will drop in the west and north, ranging from 27 to 30°C, while in the eastern mainland, temperatures will reach 31 to 32°C.
By Saturday, temperatures are expected to drop by 6-8°C.
The Local Forecast from EMY
Macedonia, Thrace
Weather: Initially cloudy in the west, gradually increasing across other regions with local rain and occasional thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. In western Macedonia, the phenomena may be locally severe. Weather will improve in the evening.
Winds: South-southwest at 3 to 5 Beaufort, turning westward by evening with the same intensity.
Temperature: 16-28°C, locally up to 29°C. In western Macedonia, temperatures will be 3-4°C lower.
Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Central Greece, Western Peloponnese
Weather: Partly cloudy with local rain and occasional thunderstorms, mainly in the northern Ionian and Epirus. The phenomena may be locally severe in these areas, but will weaken by afternoon.
Winds: Southwest at 5 to 6 Beaufort, turning westward at 5 to 7 Beaufort in the afternoon.
Temperature: 17-28°C, locally up to 29°C. In the interior of Epirus, temperatures will be 3-4°C lower.
Eastern Central Greece, Evia, Eastern Peloponnese
Weather: Generally clear, with local clouds and rain developing gradually.
Winds: West-southwest at 4 to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: 19-31°C, locally up to 32°C.
Cyclades, Crete
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Winds: Westerly at 5 to 6 Beaufort.
Temperature: 22-30°C, locally up to 31°C.
Eastern Aegean Islands, Dodecanese
Weather: Partly cloudy.
Winds: South at 4 to 5 Beaufort in the eastern Aegean, westward locally up to 6 Beaufort in the Dodecanese.
Temperature: 21-29°C, locally up to 30°C.
Thessaly
Weather: Partly cloudy, increasing in the afternoon with local rain.
Winds: West-southwest at 3 to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: 18-29°C, locally up to 30°C.
Attica
Weather: Generally clear with local clouds in the afternoon.
Winds: Southwest at 3 to 5 Beaufort, turning westward at 4 to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: 20-31°C, locally up to 32°C.
Thessaloniki
Weather: Partly cloudy, increasing in the afternoon with local rain and brief thunderstorms. Weather will improve by evening.
Winds: South-southwest at 3 to 5 Beaufort, turning westward in the evening.
Temperature: 17-28°C.
