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The General Secretariat of Civil Protection advises citizens to be more attentive, take self-protection measures since Risks derived from the appearance of severe meteorological phenomena.
Progressive deterioration will present the weather in the southern island country from the hours of Thursday morning, with strong showers and thunderstorms which will be accompanied by strong winds and hail in some places, according to the emergency weather forecast bulletin issued by the National Meteorological Service (EMY).
Intense phenomena will affect Cyclades, the Crete Y Dodecanese.
They are expected to weaken in the Cyclades from late afternoon on Thursday and from noon on Friday in the other areas.
Guidelines for hazardous phenomena
THE General Secretariat of Civil Protection (www.civilprotection.gr) of the Ministry of Civil Protection, has informed the competent state services involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, so that they are in greater preparation for civil protection, to immediately face the effects of the occurrence of severe meteorological phenomena.
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection advises citizens to be very careful, taking care take self-protection measures since Risks derived from the appearance of severe meteorological phenomena.
In particular, in areas where Heavy rains, thunderstorms, or hurricane-force winds are forecast:
- Secure items that, if swept away by severe weather, could cause damage or injury.
- Make sure gutters and gutters in houses are not blocked and are working normally.
- Avoid crossing streams and streams, on foot or by vehicle, during storms and rain, but also for several hours after the end of your event.
- Avoid field work and activities in the sea and coastal areas during severe weather (risk of lightning)
- Take immediate precautions during a hail storm. Take shelter in a building or car and don’t leave the safe area until you are sure the storm is over. Hail can also be very dangerous for animals.
- Avoid going under large trees, under hanging signs, and generally in areas where light objects (eg flower pots, broken glass, etc.) can break off and fall to the ground (eg under balconies). .
- Faithfully follow the instructions of the locally competent bodies, such as Traffic, etc.
For information and announcements on the prevailing condition and passability of the road network Due to the influx of flood waters in it, citizens can visit the EL.AS website. www.astynomia.gr.
for more information and instructions for self-protection due to severe weather, citizens can visit Web page of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at the electronic address www.civilprotection.gr.
EMY Forecast for Thursday (11/19)
MACEDONIA, THRACE
Weather: Cloudy skies increased temporarily, with local rains and in the morning hours at sea – isolated coastal storms. Some snow will fall in the mountains of eastern Macedonia and Thrace. Gradual improvement from the afternoon.
Winds: Northeast 3 to 5, East 5 to 6 and in Thrace locally 7 beauforts.
Temperature: From 03 to 14 degrees Celsius. In western Macedonia, the maximum is 3 to 4 points lower.
IONIC ISLANDS, EPIRUS, WESTERN STEREA, WESTERN PELOPONIAN
Weather: Some clouds temporarily increased in the morning.
Winds: Northeast 4 to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 09 to 19 degrees centigrade. Within Epirus 3 to 5 degrees lower.
THESALIA, EASTERN STEREA, EVIA, EASTERN PELOPONES
Weather: The cloudy skies temporarily increased with local rains and mainly in the sea, sporadic coastal storms. Gradual weakening of the afternoon and northern phenomena.
Winds: Northeast 4 to 6 and east and south 7 and locally 8 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 08 to 17 degrees centigrade. In the north the maximum is 3 to 4 degrees lower.
CYCLADES, CRETE
Weather: Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms in strong places. The phenomena of the evening hours in the Cyclades will weaken.
Winds: Northeast 6 to 7 and in the west gradually local 8 Beaufort.
Temperature: 12 to 17 degrees Celsius.
EAST EEGEUS ISLANDS, DODECANESE
Weather: Overcast skies temporarily increased with local rains and mainly sporadic thunderstorms from the south. The phenomena in the Dodecanese will be strong in some places.
Winds: Northeast 6 to 7 and locally 8 beauforts and south southeast 4 to 6 beauforts.
Temperature: 12 to 20 degrees centigrade. In the north 3 to 5 degrees lower.
SAMOS
Weather: Overcast skies temporarily increased with local rains and sporadic thunderstorms and a gradual weakening from late afternoon.
Winds: Northeast 5-6 and until late locally 7 Beaufort.
Temperature: 14 to 16 degrees Celsius.
ATTICA
Weather: Overcast skies temporarily increased with local rains and sporadic thunderstorms. Gradual weakening of the phenomena since the end of the afternoon.
Winds: Northeast 4 to 6, east 7 and gradually locally until 8 Beaufort.
Temperature: 10 to 16 degrees Celsius.
THESSALONIKI
Climate: Cloudy with local rains and in the morning hours at sea – isolated coastal thunderstorms. Gradual improvement from the afternoon.
Winds: Northwest 3 to 4 Beaufort.
Temperature: 10 to 14 degrees Celsius.
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