Heat wave: A heat wave is felt across the landmass where maximum temperatures are reached

Since yesterday (21.7.2023), a new heat wave has been felt across the region, and the second heat wave is continuing.

According to the updated Emergency Bulletin of Endangered Weather Events (EDEKF) issued yesterday by the National Meteorological Service (EMY) for heat wave till 23-7-2023, a fresh heat wave will be felt across the country, while a temporary withdrawal of extremely high temperatures is expected on Monday 24-7-2023.

b) Third heat wave is expected from Tuesday 25-7-2023 to Thursday 27-7-2023.

More specifically:

Today, Saturday July 23, temperatures are forecast to rise slightly. Maximum values ​​reach:

A. 39 to 41 degrees Celsius in Epirus and Macedonia and 42 degrees Celsius in Central Macedonia

B. 42 to 43 degrees Celsius in Thessaly, Central Greece and the Peloponnese and 44 degrees Celsius in Thessaly and Eastern Styria.

c. In the Ionian Islands, the Dodecanese and Crete, 40 to 42 degrees Celsius

d. 39 to 41 degrees Celsius in Thrace and the rest of the island country.

Maximum prices will reach on Sunday 23-7-2023:

A. 41 to 43 degrees Celsius in continental areas and 44 degrees Celsius in central Greece and the Peloponnese and 45 degrees Celsius in the interior of Thessaly.

B. 39 to 41 degrees Celsius in their island country.

On Monday 7/24/2023, temperatures are forecast to drop by 2 to 5 degrees Celsius, with the biggest drop in the eastern part of the country and the smallest drop in the western part.

Maximum values ​​reach:

A. 38 to 40 °C in continental areas and 41 to 42 °C in places in central Greece and the Peloponnese.

B. In the Ionian Islands, Dodecanese and southern Crete 37 to 39 degrees and in the rest of the island country 35 to 36 degrees Celsius.

As per all forecast data available from Tuesday 25-7-2023 to Thursday 27-7-2023 again very high temperature is expected in our country. On Friday 28-7-2023 very high temperatures will be maintained in central and southern countries, while a significant drop is expected in northern Greece.

Citizens can be updated daily on the development of unusual weather events through EMY’s regular weather reports and EMY’s website at www.emy.gr.

Here is EMY’s full weather forecast for today:

Mostly clear weather with some patchy clouds in the afternoon, mainly in the hills of the north country, with localized rain in the north-eastern hills.

Winds will be West Northwest 3 to 5 and Southeast Aegean 6 to 7 Beaufort.

The temperature will rise slightly. Maximum values ​​range from 39 to 41 degrees in Epirus and Macedonia, 42 degrees in central Macedonia, 42 to 43 degrees in Thessaly, central Greece and the Peloponnese, 44 degrees in Thessaly and eastern Styria, 44 degrees in the Ionian Islands, and 4 to 4 in Crete in the Dodecanese. Land country 39 to 41 degrees Celsius.

Macedonia, Thrace

Weather: Generally clear, with some temporary clouds in the afternoon, so local rain is possible in the mountains of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.

Wind: West Southwest 3 to 4 Beaufort.

Temperature: 21 to 39 to 41 and up to 42 degrees Celsius locally in Central Macedonia.

Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Styria, Western Peloponnese

Weather: Generally clear, with some patchy clouds in the mountains in the afternoon.

Wind: West Northwest 3 to 5 Beaufort.

Temperature: 24 to 42 and up to 43 degrees Celsius in continental areas.

Thessaly, Eastern Styria, Eastern Peloponnese

Weather: Generally clear, with some patchy clouds in the mountains in the afternoon.

Wind: West 3 to 5 Beaufort.

Temperature: 25 to 42 to 43 and up to 44 degrees Celsius in Thessaly and Eastern Styria.

Cyclades, Crete

Weather: Clear.

Wind: Northwest 4 to 5 and east local 6 Beaufort.

Temperature: 26 to 39 and in Crete up to 42 degrees Celsius.

East Aegean Islands – Dodecanese

Weather: Clear.

Winds: Northwest 4 to 6 and South local 7 Beaufort.

Temperature: 26 to 40 to 42 degrees Celsius.

Euboea

Weather: Clear.

Winds: North 3 to 4 Beaufort and southerly with same intensity from afternoon.

Temperature: 25 to 40 to 41 degrees Celsius.

Attica

Weather: Clear.

Wind: Variable 3 to 4 Beaufort.

Temperature: 28 to 41 degrees Celsius. Coastal areas will experience a maximum of 2 to 3 degrees less.

Thessaloniki

Weather: Generally clear, with some patchy clouds in the afternoon over the surrounding mountains.

Wind: Southeast 3 to 4 Beaufort.

Temperature: 25 to 39 degrees Celsius.

Akrotiri Sania recorded the highest temperature yesterday

According to the network of automatic weather stations of the National Observatory of Athens / Meteo.gr, the maximum temperature yesterday fluctuated greatly, exceeding 40 degrees in many areas. 41 weather stations recorded maximums above 40 degrees Celsius, of which 3 recorded maximums exceeding 42 degrees. The absolute maximum temperature was recorded at Akrotiri Chania and was equal to 42.6 degrees Celsius.

Additionally, severe discomfort and high heat index values ​​were recorded yesterday in areas with high temperature and high humidity. More specifically, the Isthmus of Corinth recorded a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius at noon on Friday, while a notable temperature reached 49 degrees Celsius in Preveza.

Public Health Service Recommendations for Citizens for Second Heat Wave

The General Secretariat of Civil Defense advises citizens to be especially careful and take precautionary measures against the dangers of spreading high temperatures.

In areas where high temperatures are expected, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) draws attention to people belonging to vulnerable groups to be especially careful to avoid health problems such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

In particular, according to the guidelines for self-protection against high temperatures, citizens are advised to:

* Stay away from crowds and stay in cool and shady places, use air conditioners or fans and avoid heavy physical exertion in places with high temperature, suffocation and high humidity.

* Avoid walking or running in the sun, wear a hat and sunglasses, and light-colored clothing, which helps the skin to ventilate and evaporate sweat, and avoid synthetic fabrics.

* Eat light meals with fruits and vegetables, limit fats and portion sizes.

* Avoid alcoholic beverages and drink plenty of water and fruit juices.

Special care is recommended to protect infants and young children, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses from high temperatures.

The Civil Protection Agency of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) has informed relevant government agencies, regions and municipalities to immediately deal with the effects of high temperatures.

For more information and instructions on self-protection from high temperatures, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at civilprotection.gov.gr and the following documents of the Ministry of Health:

Here And

Here

In particular, issues related to preventing heat stress in workers are given below Document from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, here.