Greece's Early-Summer Spell Ends Thursday -Ten Days of Storms, Hail and Flood Risk Ahead

Greece's brief early-summer warmth gives way Thursday to a ten-day stretch of afternoon thunderstorms, localised hail and potential flooding across the north and centre of the country, as clashing air masses signal a sharp return to volatile spring conditions. Meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis said a collision of cooler northern air with warmer seasonal temperatures will trigger intense afternoon instability from Thursday through the third week of May. Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia and Thrace...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA