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Temperatures in Greece are set to gradually rise in the coming days as the Meltemi winds weaken and shift to westerly, favoring higher temperatures, particularly in the eastern mainland, with mercury expected to reach 35-37 degrees Celsius.
Meltemi winds are easing across Greece, allowing temperatures to rise, but a high fire risk persists in Attica, Evia, and 18 other areas of the country.
The strong Meltemi winds in Greece are gradually subsiding, paving the way for a significant increase in temperatures. Weather forecasts indicate a shift towards warmer conditions across the region.
Stormy Meltemi winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort are causing significant disruptions to ferry services in the Aegean Sea, leading to cancellations and difficulties for travelers, particularly affecting routes from Rafina and Lavrio.
Strong meltemi winds are expected to cause a noticeable drop in temperature in Athens over the coming days, with mercury gradually falling until August 14-15, while winds in the Aegean Sea, particularly in the Kafireas Strait, will intensify.
Holidaymakers are keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of the 15 August holiday, as the peak getaway is expected to coincide with gale-force meltemi winds, which will locally reach as high as 9 Beaufort on Friday and Saturday The post Alert over gale-force winds & high temperatures appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Greece is preparing for a three-day heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius, accompanied by strong meltemi winds. This unusual combination of high temperatures and powerful winds is described as a "strange cocktail" by meteorologists.
Meteorologists are issuing warnings about extremely intense Meltemi winds expected to persist in Greece until tomorrow afternoon. The strong winds are described as an 'extreme intensity' and a 'very difficult wind field'.
Good and hot weather is anticipated across Greece on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with maximum temperatures locally reaching 38-39 degrees Celsius. Meltemi winds are expected up to 5 Beaufort in the Aegean and 6 Beaufort in the southern seas.
Greece is set to experience high temperatures and strong northerly winds at the start of the week, with mercury expected to climb to 39 degrees Celsius by mid-week as the meltemi winds weaken.
Meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis warns of strong meltemi winds in the Aegean Sea in the coming days, with a specific warning for Attica, though the extreme European heatwave is not expected to affect Greece.
Greece is expected to experience unstable weather on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with intense phenomena primarily in mountainous areas, relatively high local temperatures, and strong Meltemi winds in the Aegean Sea.
Greece is expected to experience summer-like weather in the coming days, characterized by strong Meltemi winds in the Aegean Sea and temperatures normal for the season.
Meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis warned of unstable weather in several areas today, with phenomena expected to decrease over the weekend, shifting focus to strong Meltemi winds in the Aegean and an increased risk of fires.
Temperatures in Greece are expected to rise slightly, reaching between 30 and 34 degrees Celsius, with some areas potentially hitting 36 degrees. The meltemi winds are also weakening.
Travelers on high-speed ferries between Greece's Cyclades islands are experiencing severe seasickness due to rough crossings caused by strong Meltemi winds in the Aegean Sea.
Greece experienced powerful Meltemi winds on Friday, with gusts locally exceeding 100 km/h and reaching up to 112 km/h in some areas. Authorities are monitoring the strong winds and their potential impact.
Greece is experiencing strong Meltemi winds, signaling a retreat of the intense heat, according to weather reports.
Strong meltemi winds, with gusts exceeding 100 km/h, are affecting the Aegean Sea and parts of mainland Greece, particularly the eastern, southeastern, and northeastern regions.
Many parts of Southern and Eastern Europe continue to experience high temperatures and heatwaves, with some regions also bracing for strong winds and potential isolated showers.
Theodoros Kolydas stated in an analysis that the Meltemi winds, which severely hampered firefighters' efforts, had special characteristics, describing them as among the strongest in the last 50 years. Greece lost hundreds of thousands of acres of greenery and mourned five firefighters within days.
Greek Canadair firefighting planes are extending their stay in Spain by one day at the request of the European Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) before returning to Greece on Wednesday, with concerns rising over strong meltemi winds expected at the end of the week.
Greece is forecast to experience good weather with local cloudiness and relatively high temperatures on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Strong meltemi winds are expected in the Aegean Sea.
Greece is on high alert for wildfires over the weekend, with strong Meltemi winds significantly increasing the risk. Several regions, including Attica, are particularly vulnerable.
Mainland Greece is bracing for severe weather conditions over the next 48 hours, with forecasts predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and hail in various regions. Additionally, unstable weather is expected in Western, Central, and Northern Greece, accompanied by strong Meltemi winds reaching up to 6 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea.
Greece is not expected to experience heatwave conditions in the final days of June, with localized rains, thunderstorms, and meltemi winds keeping temperatures at seasonal levels.
Greece is expecting generally clear skies with some clouds, strong meltemi winds in the Aegean Sea, and a slight increase in temperature. Localized rain showers are also forecast for the Dodecanese islands.
Several European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic, are preparing for the first major heatwave of the season, with temperatures expected to reach up to 45°C in some areas. Authorities have issued orange alerts and warnings for high temperatures, which are predicted to last until the end of June and may be followed by strong thunderstorms.
Strong Meltemi winds in the Aegean Sea have caused challenging conditions for tourists on high-speed ferries, leading many to share 'horror stories' of unpredictable waves and seasickness.
Greece is under a 'red code' warning for Attica, Evia, Boeotia, Cyclades, and Crete on Sunday, August 16th, due to strong meltemi winds reaching up to 7 Beaufort and a very high risk of wildfires.
Most ferry services from Piraeus operating normally – Wind gusts up to 100 km/h – New reassessment of wind conditions after 11:00 – Winds expected to weaken from Sunday The post Meltemi winds intensify for 48 hours: Sailing ban from Rafina and Lavrio, routes canceled from Piraeus, very high wildfire risk appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Greece is anticipating a gradual shift to cooler weather with strong meltemi winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort in the coming days, while temperatures are expected to drop and storms are forecast for the end of the week.
The weather in Greece is expected to show two distinct patterns in the coming days, with strong meltemi winds continuing in the Aegean Sea while temperatures begin to drop, becoming more noticeable from Friday.
The return of Meltemi winds in Greece is increasing the risk of wildfires, with analysis showing that the largest fires typically occur during a specific six-week period from summer to September.
Greece has experienced one of the strongest Meltemi wind episodes in the last 15 years, with gusts reaching up to 150 km/h. These record-breaking wind speeds were recorded during the final days of July.
Greece is preparing for its first heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday and Monday. Strong meltemi winds are also increasing the risk of wildfires during this period.
Meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafyllias warns that intensifying meltemi winds are raising the risk of wildfires across the Aegean region. Cooler temperatures are expected today with isolated mountain showers, and no heatwave is currently in sight, though highs will climb again from Wednesday.
Greece is experiencing a persistent heatwave with temperatures reaching 36°C, accompanied by isolated showers inland and stronger meltemi winds in the Aegean Sea.
Greece is expected to experience generally clear weather on Wednesday, with local cloudiness developing in western and central Macedonia, and later across the mainland. Unstable conditions will bring meltemi winds and localized rainfall, with temperatures reaching up to 34 degrees Celsius.
Greece is expected to maintain a summer weather pattern in the coming days, with Meltemi winds continuing to affect the Aegean Sea and afternoon instability bringing rain to mainland areas.
Greek authorities are preparing for an increased wildfire risk this weekend as strong "meltemi" summer winds, forecast to reach gale-force 8 on the Beaufort scale, sweep across the Aegean Sea and mainland Greece.
Greece's National Meteorological Service has issued weather alerts for Monday, forecasting strong northerly meltemi winds up to 6 Beaufort across the Aegean and a risk of afternoon thunderstorms and hail in western and northern mainland mountain areas.