Greece is bracing for its first heatwave of the summer, with meteorologists predicting temperatures soaring above 42°C in the upcoming days. This intense heat is expected to last for three to four days, peaking between Thursday and Friday.
This heatwave is characterized as moderate and relatively short-lived; Friday will be the hottest day, according to Kallianos.
Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25, through Friday, June 27, temperatures are set to rise significantly, reaching 7-8°C above the seasonal norm.
The peak of the heat will occur on Friday.
On Friday, June 27, high temperatures will impact most parts of the country. The air will remain dust-free due to northerly winds. However, the day will also see possible local showers or thunderstorms in northern Greece from midday onward. A temperature map indicates the progression from Wednesday (the mildest day) to Friday (the hottest).
Expected peak temperatures in the five largest cities:
Athens:
Wednesday: 38°C
Thursday: 39-40°C
Friday: 40-41°C
Saturday: 37-38°C
Sunday: 34°C
Thessaloniki:
Wednesday: 37-38°C
Thursday: 38°C
Friday: 38-39°C
Saturday: 35-36°C
Sunday: 35°C
Patras:
Wednesday: 35°C
Thursday: 36-37°C
Friday: 37-38°C
Saturday: 39-40°C
Sunday: 37°C
Heraklion:
Wednesday: 32°C
Thursday: 34-35°C
Friday: 34-35°C
Saturday: 34-35°C
Sunday: 30°C
Larissa:
Wednesday: 38°C
Thursday: 40-41°C
Friday: 41-42°C
Saturday: 38°C
Sunday: 36°C
Note: Temperatures are average estimates; actual readings may vary. It would be notable if any area hits 43°C, as such extremes are likely to be very localized.
Approximately 1/8 of Chios has been affected by fires.
Satellite data reveals that around 102,000 stremmata (hectares) have burned on Chios, representing about 1/8 of the island’s total area of approximately 840,000 stremmata. Winds in Chios are expected to persist at 5-6 Beaufort for at least another 3-4 days.
Most affected regions include:
- The interior of Central Macedonia
- The interior of Thessaly
- Western Central Greece
- Western and parts of Eastern Peloponnese
Meteorologist Panagiotis Giannopoulos states:
Temperatures will rise gradually, with Friday marked as the hottest day, followed by strong northerly winds for several days. In Athens, temperatures could reach 40°C (in the city center and western areas), while inland regions away from the coast may exceed 40°C. The temperatures are expected to decline starting on Saturday, with further drops on Sunday.
The north wind will remain strong in the Aegean, currently reaching up to 6 Beaufort today and tomorrow, easing slightly by Thursday and Friday. From Saturday, it may strengthen to 7 Beaufort and locally reach 8 Beaufort on Sunday, persisting until the following Wednesday.
Weather forecast for Attica: Clear skies and northerly winds of up to 5 Beaufort in the east. Temps: up to 36°C today, 37-38°C tomorrow, continuing to rise through Friday.
Weather forecast for Thessaloniki: Clear skies and light winds. Temps: up to 34°C today, 35-36°C tomorrow, and slightly rising by Friday.
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