The heat wave in Greece continues unabated, with temperatures remaining at a record high, reaching 43 degrees in certain areas of the country. As the high temperatures persist, as meteorologists warn of an upcoming bout of summer storms, especially in northern Greece until Tuesday.
The extreme heat and humidity pervading Greece constitute a perfect cocktail for the development of summer storms. Due to the high temperatures, experts argue that the rain may evaporate before reaching the ground, potentially leading to lightning strikes that could spark severe fires.
Early next week, meteorologists predict a weather shift as a cooler air mass will gradually replace the current warm one, leading to significant weather instability and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoons. These storms may continue into early mornings and nights, especially in coastal areas from Thessaly northward and within the Peloponnese.
Nevertheless, temperatures are expected to approach seasonal norms, around 35 degrees Celsius, by mid next week.
As for the weather Friday, in northern mainland Greece, temperatures are expected to reach 38 to 39 degrees Celsius, while the rest of the mainland will see 40 to 42 degrees Celsius. Coastal regions will be slightly cooler, about 2 to 4 degrees lower.
The Ionian Islands, Eastern Aegean Islands, Dodecanese, and southern Crete will experience temperatures between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius, while other islands will see 35 to 37 degrees Celsius. Urban minimum temperatures will remain high, ranging from 29 to 30 degrees Celsius. Attica will see temperatures rise to 40 degrees Celsius, with winds at 6-7 Beaufort.
Northern Greece may experience intense storms with possible hail. Thessaloniki will have thunderstorms in the afternoon, which will move towards coastal areas further into the evening.
