EMY: Emergency Deteriorating Weather Report which states which areas will be “affected” by severe weather

The National Weather Service has issued an emergency advisory for severe weather that will last through Friday evening.

The emergency is worsening, with the weather report warning of heavy rain and storm surge in the next few hours. At the same time, the Civil Defense issued instructions to the citizens warning them of upcoming weather events in the next few hours.

In detail, according to the Emergency Weather Bulletin issued by the EMY for Meteorology:

On Friday (02-06-2023), a temporary deterioration in the weather is expected from the morning of Friday (02-06-2023), with main characteristics from the low pressure moving from Crete south towards Cyprus, over Crete, Cyclades and gradually Dodecanese. In the interval of rain and storm.

Friday afternoon (02-06-2023) and the events from the west will weaken and will be limited to the Dodecanese in the evening, where they will show a depression at night.

More details on the development of the weather in regular and emergency weather bulletins on the EMY website (www.emy.gr) and the EMY Twitter account (@EMY_HNMS).

Bad weather warning from Civil Defence

The Directorate General of Civil Defense of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Defense has increased civil defense preparedness for the relevant government agencies, regions and municipalities of the country to respond immediately. with the effects of severe weather events.

At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Defense recommends that citizens be especially careful, taking measures to protect themselves from the risks posed by severe weather events.

In particular, in areas where heavy rain, storms or gale force winds are expected:

To protect items that could cause damage or injury if carried by severe weather.

Make sure the house’s gutters and downspouts are unclogged and working properly.

Avoid crossing streams and creeks on foot or by vehicle during storms and rains, but for a few hours after their occurrence.

Avoid outdoor work and activities in ocean and coastal areas during severe weather events (risk of lightning).

Take shelter immediately during a hailstorm. Take shelter in a building or car and do not leave a safe area until they are sure the storm has passed. Hail is also very dangerous for animals.

Avoid going under large trees, under posted signs and in public areas where light objects (eg pots, broken glass etc) can break and fall to the ground (eg under balconies).

Faithfully following the instructions of local authorities like traffic.

Citizens can visit the EL.AS website for information and updates on the current situation and the passability of the road network due to flood water inflow. www.astynomia.gr.

For more information and protection measures against severe weather, citizens can visit the website of the Secretariat of Civil Defense at the email address here.

Long live the new bad weather