The first heat wave is coming… 42s – Mercury will rise in July

Summer may have arrived late -relatively- but it has arrived, and in a few days it will be the first heat wave in parts of Greece, where the thermometer will show 42 degrees Celsius.

According to the current data of mathematical models of global weather analysis, the second month of this summer – July – will start first with normal temperature For the first ten days in our country, the mercury fluctuates between the time data 33 and 36 degrees Celsius Mainly in the continental part of the country.

Current indications are that Greece will be hit by the first heat wave of the summer From July 15, the temperature will range from 38 to 42 degrees Celsius.

So, step on forecastweather.grThe first week of July will pass with normal temperatures for the season, with maximum temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius locally during the hottest hours in most parts of the country, mainly in the interior of the continental body of the country. As the eastern and southern island regions gradually become stronger North Wind (Typical Meltemias)mainly from From July 8 onwards, the mercury will not rise above 30 to 32 degrees Celsius.

In addition, the instability appears to be significantly limited and mainly located in the mountainous and semi-mountainous regions of central and northern Greece.

however, Temperatures will rise gradually but significantly from July 12 onwards In our country too The transport of especially warm air masses from the coast of North Africa is favorable, As a result, the chances of our country being affected by the first heat wave of this summer are increasing, but with no significant characteristics whatsoever We will see extreme prices, But the typical heat wave we have during the summer months every year.

The greatest risk of a heat wave in our country is the possibility that it will reach inland in combination with strengthened northeasterly winds in the eastern and southern parts of the country. Even winds of 8 BeaufortsIncreases fire risk.

This scenario is expected to be confirmed in the second interim assessment this month 7 days is considered a weather trend and not a forecast With validation – the deviation rate ranges from 40-60%.