The weather today, Friday, is quite unpredictable, with temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius in some areas while Serres experienced hail. The temperature is expected to stay unusually high over the next three days, with some occasional showers expected.
According to Meteo, the highest recorded temperature by 18:10 on Friday was in Kranidi, where it hit 37.2 degrees Celsius. In total, 37 weather stations noted maximum temperatures above 35 degrees.
There were 37 stations reporting temperatures exceeding 37 degrees. Here are the maximum temperatures recorded on Friday:
- Kranidi: 37.2 degrees Celsius
- Salamisa: 36.8 degrees Celsius
- Carditsa-city: 36.6 degrees Celsius
- Charokopeio-Kallithea: 36.4 degrees Celsius
- Scale of Messinia: 36.4 degrees Celsius
- Farsala: 36.2 degrees Celsius
- Mystras, Laconia: 36.1 degrees Celsius
- Argos: 36 degrees Celsius
Hail, Clouds, Rain, and Thunder
While much of the country is experiencing late summer warmth, northern Greece presents a stark contrast. In areas like Serres and central Macedonia, clouds moved in after noon, bringing rain, thunder, and hail. Images from Neo Petritsi in Serres captured the dramatic hailstorm.
Temperatures Up to 36 Degrees on Saturday
The EMY forecasts generally clear skies for Saturday, with some clouds appearing in the mainland during midday and afternoon, leading to localized rain and potential isolated thunderstorms in mountainous regions.
Winds will blow from the northwest at 3 to 5 Beaufort, increasing to 5 to 6 and locally up to 7 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea. Temperatures will remain stable, reaching 30 to 33 degrees Celsius on the islands, and 34 to 36 degrees Celsius on the mainland, with some interior areas reaching 36 degrees Celsius.
Rising Temperatures on Sunday
On Sunday, June 8, expect generally clear skies with some localized cloud cover in the continental mountains during midday and afternoon, where light rainfall is likely primarily in the northern mountains. Winds will blow from the north-northwest at 3 to 5 Beaufort, reaching locally up to 6 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea.
The temperature will rise slightly, especially in the west, remaining high for this time of year, hitting 32 to 34 degrees Celsius on the islands and 34 to 37 degrees Celsius on the mainland.
Weather for Holy Spirit Day
Expect generally clear weather with a few localized clouds, turning partly cloudy during midday and afternoon in the continental highlands. Local rain and isolated thunderstorms may occur, particularly in central and northern regions. Winds will blow from the north-northwest at 3 to 5 Beaufort, locally 6 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea. High temperatures will persist.
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday
On Tuesday, June 10, western and central Macedonia will see cloudy conditions with localized rain or mixed thunderstorms, followed by brief improvements. The rest of the country will enjoy generally clear weather, but expect some local clouds in central and northern areas during midday with localized rain and sporadic thunderstorms. Winds will blow from the north at 3 to 5 Beaufort, with 6 to 7 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea. A slight drop in temperature is anticipated.
On Wednesday, June 11, conditions will be mostly clear, with local clouds developing primarily in the central and northern mainland during midday and afternoon, where local rain and isolated thunderstorms will occur. Winds will blow from the north at 4 to 5 Beaufort, with 6 to 7 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea. Further temperature drops are expected, especially in the east.
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