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First entry: Sunday, January 17, 2021, 2:46 p.m.
According to the Extraordinary Bulletin of Dangerous Meteorological Phenomena issued today, Sunday, January 17, 2021 by the National Meteorological Service (EMY), as of this Sunday night (01-17-2021) a new deterioration of the climate is forecast, which will affect from the southwest to tomorrow Monday (01-18-2021) the main southern country, with main characteristics:
1. THE SNOWFALLS
to. In the Ionian Islands from Kefalonia and further south and the Western Peloponnese and in areas with low altitude (approximately 300 meters) on Monday until afternoon, which will be temporarily dense in the morning.
second. In Halkidiki, the eastern Aegean islands and in the low-lying areas, from today Sunday until Monday afternoon, sometimes dense mainly in Halkidiki.
In the Eastern Peloponnese, Eastern Esterea, Evia, Eastern Thessaly (mainly Magnesia), the Sporades and in the lowlands, as well as in the mountains and semi-mountains of the Cyclades and Crete. The snowfall will be locally heavy until Monday afternoon and will gradually weaken.
d) From noon in the Dodecanese mountains.
2. HEAVY RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS
to. In the Ionian Islands from Kefalonia and further south and the coastal areas of the Western Peloponnese from Sunday night to early Monday.
second. In the Kythera area and the southern Peloponnese from early morning until noon on Monday.
C. In the Cyclades (mainly western and southern) and mainly in Crete from morning until the afternoon of Monday.
d) In the southern Dodecanese areas (Kassos, Karpathos) and possibly the Kastelorizo area, from noon to Monday afternoon.
3. THE STORMY WINDS
Directions East 7-8 Beaufort, which will prevail in the South Seas on Monday.
4. THE STRONG ICE CREAM
Which will remain until Tuesday (01-19-2021) in the central and northern continents in the afternoon and morning. In addition, in areas of Macedonia on Sunday and Monday, it will be in total places.
Citizens can be informed on a daily basis about the development of exceptional weather events in the periodic EMY weather reports and on the EMY website at www.emy.gr.
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, in order to be more alert to civil protection, in order to immediately address the effects of severe weather.
At the same time, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection advises citizens to take special care, taking care to take measures to protect themselves from the dangers derived from the occurrence 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 cover in a building or car and do not 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 flowerpots, 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.
Likewise, in areas where the occurrence of snow and frost is forecast:
If you are traveling by car:
Be informed about the weather and the state of the road network
They have non-slip chains and a full tank of fuel in their vehicle.
To travel, if necessary, preferably during the day, preferring the main roads.
Inform their relatives about the route they are going to follow.
Change your travel schedule to avoid the onslaught of the weather
Faithfully follow the instructions of the locally competent bodies, such as Traffic, etc.
If you move on foot:
Dress in several layers of lightweight clothing rather than heavy clothing and wear appropriate shoes to avoid slipping injuries.
Avoid unnecessary movement during peak events (heavy snowfall, icy conditions).
For information and announcements on the prevailing situation and the passability of the road network due to the entry of flood waters into it or due to snowfall and frost, citizens can visit the EL.AS website. www.astynomia.gr.
For more information and instructions on self-protection against adverse weather conditions, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection at www.civilprotection.gr.
