Urgent notice for 4 districts

The second phase of the heat wave begins today, Thursday (20/7) with a gradual and significant increase in temperature, while, according to forecast data from the National Observatory of Athens, the level of risk increases to a maximum. / meteo.gr.

More specifically, Meteo is working with the Atlantic Council’s Arsht-Rock Resilience Center’s scientific team to implement the process. Classification of days with high temperature for 6 major cities Country:

• Athena,
• Thessaloniki,
• Larissa,
• Janina,
• Patras,
• Heraklion

Classification includes four classification categories (0-1-2-3).

The Hellenic Red Cross and the Greek Office of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) also participate in the working group.

Heat: Cities that “end” the risk level

The following graph shows the deviation of temperature relative to normal values ​​for the season at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level. Friday 21/07. An altitude of 1,500 meters is used in meteorology to monitor the movement of hot and cold gas masses. As we can see there will be air mass above our country 8-10 degrees warmer than normal for the season.

Regarding the risk level, the Thursday 20/07 We expect Risk level 3 (extreme temperatures with significant health effects) at Larisa And Patras.

As shown in the following diagram, the Friday 21/07 Risk level 3 expected Athena, Thessaloniki, Larisa And Patrasand risk level 2 (very high temperature) in Ioannina.

Urgent press release from EMY

B. On Thursday 20-7-2023 wind will weaken and temperature will start rising.

C. Specifically, from Friday 7-21-2023 to Sunday 7-23-2023, a fresh heat wave will be felt across the country, while on Monday 7-24-2023, a temporary lull in extremely high temperatures is expected. .

D. A new heat wave is expected from Tuesday 7-25-2023 to Thursday 7-27-2023.

More specifically:

1. Today, Wednesday 19-7-2023, maximum value of temperature:

A. 38 to 40 °C in the Ionian Islands and their western mainland and 41 °C in places in western Styria and the western Peloponnese.

B. 37 to 38 degrees Celsius in northern continental areas and 39 degrees Celsius locally in Central Macedonia.

d. 37 to 39 degrees Celsius in eastern continental areas

e. In the eastern Aegean, Dodecanese and southern Crete islands, 36 to 38 degrees Celsius.

2. Maximum temperature values ​​on Thursday 20-7-2023 will reach:

A. 38 to 40 degrees Celsius in Epirus and Macedonia and 41 to 42 degrees Celsius in Central Macedonia

B. 40 to 42 degrees Celsius in Thessaly, Styria Greece and the Peloponnese and 43 degrees Celsius in Thessaly, Western Styria and the Western Peloponnese

c. 39 to 41 degrees Celsius in the Ionian Islands.

d. In Thrace, the eastern Aegean and the Dodecanese islands, 37 to 39 degrees Celsius.

3. From Friday 21-7-2023 to Sunday 23-7-2023 a slight rise in temperature is predicted. Maximum values ​​range from 41 to 43 degrees Celsius in the mainland, 44 degrees in the interior of Thessaly and central Greece, and 38 to 41 degrees Celsius in the island nation.

4. On Monday, 24-7-2023, the temperature is 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.

5. As per all forecast data from Tuesday 25-7-2023 to Thursday 27-7-2023 very high temperature is again expected in our country.

ISA: Thermal Protection Mechanisms

The Medical Society of Athens (ISA) calls on citizens to take precautions against the heat. Recommends staying in air-conditioned areas both day and night.

When the ambient temperature exceeds the upper tolerable limits and in combination with some other factors, conditions are created that the human body cannot tolerate. Especially in urban centers, the risk increases when higher temperatures are combined with increased levels of air pollution.

The following pathological conditions can lead to serious complications and endanger the life of the patient.

The Medical Association of Athens is calling on citizens to limit their movements and stay indoors with air conditioning. If the minimum temperature does not fall below 32 degrees Celsius, avoid exercise and physical activity outdoors (parks, etc.) not only during the day but also at night.

“We draw attention to especially vulnerable population groups to strictly observe the precautions and prevention of pathological conditions caused by high temperatures”, ISA President Giorgos Patolis pointed out: “especially those suffering from cardiovascular diseases and other diseases such as diabetes, kidney failure, lung diseases, belonging to particularly vulnerable population groups. And to protect their health they must strictly follow the instructions of the experts during the hot season. We emphasize that physical exertion should be avoided not only during the day but also at night.”

Defensive measures:

– Avoid sunlight and stay in shady and cool places. If exposure to the sun is mandatory, a hat and dark glasses should be used. Clothing should consist of thin, loose-fitting, light-colored, mainly cotton clothing.

– Avoiding as much as possible physical fatigue and work during the hottest hours of the day.

– Lots of cold water or natural juices. Avoid sugary and carbonated drinks.

– Eating light, low-fat, salty foods in small amounts frequently. Avoiding alcoholic beverages. Frequent cold baths, use of cold compresses.

– Those taking medication, especially diuretics, tranquilizers, antihypertensives, antihistamines, β-blockers etc. Medications should keep in touch with their treating physicians to get relevant instructions.

– Also, people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular, central nervous and respiratory systems, diabetics, kidney patients, alcoholics and all kinds of serious diseases should keep in touch with their doctors.

– Residents of the center of Athens should limit their movements to areas of the center characterized by high air pollution and increased traffic. Residents of the center of Athens are advised to stay indoors during the hottest hours of the day.

– Vulnerable population groups (children, preschool children, the elderly, pregnant women, obese people, etc.) should strictly observe precautions and contact their doctor immediately if they experience symptoms that may be a result of weather conditions. Dizziness, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, behavioral disturbances, nausea, vomiting, convulsions etc.