Aegean Winds to Intensify to Gale Force, Raising Wildfire Risk This Week

Strong winds will intensify across the Aegean starting Wednesday, reaching 6 to 7 on the Beaufort scale, with gusts up to 8 expected Thursday, heightening the risk of wildfires, Greece's National Observatory said. Meteo.gr forecast generally clear skies Wednesday, with localized clouds over mountainous areas during the warmest hours.  Temperatures are expected to range from 16 to 33-34°C in Western Macedonia, up to 35-36°C in the rest of Macedonia and Thrace, and as high as 38-39°C in Epirus....

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA