Weather: Strong events on Monday too

On Monday (12.06.2023) the weather is getting worse and deterioration is fast, heavy rain, storm and hail will mainly affect 6 areas.

The EMY has updated the emergency press release issued on Saturday (10.06.2023) and has warned that the weather will deteriorate tomorrow, Monday (12-06-2023) afternoon and afternoon with the intensity of instability over the continental areas. , where heavy rains and storms occur.

Where does it rain?

According to the latest forecast, severe thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening:

Macedonia (also in Thessaloniki), Thessaly, Epirus, Solid Greece (also in Athens), Peloponnese.

Bad weather will have strong effects in Attica and Thessaloniki.

In Attica, rain and storms are expected in the western and northern areas and in the center of the city.

An improvement in the weather will be noted in the afternoon, while a return to summer conditions is expected from Tuesday, however, there will be no heat waves until June 25.

Flood and fire brigade call in Thessaloniki

Heavy rain in Thessaloniki on Sunday afternoon resulted in flooding of the city’s central streets and dozens of calls to the fire department to evacuate water.

In more detail, as fire department officials indicated to APE-MPE, the rain was so intense in the Efkarpia area that it resulted in 30 calls to the service for water evacuation within about an hour. 18.50 to 20.00. Firefighters were called to the scene in ten incidents, but in eight it was determined that water levels were low and intervention was not required.

According to the police, shortly before 19.00, the rainfall caused a problem on the ring road of Thessaloniki at the height of Efkarpia, where it was difficult for vehicles to pass due to the large amount of water accumulated on the road surface. However, according to the same sources, the problem was not significant and did not last long. According to reports, problems still occurred in Befka and Filiro, but also in Stavropol and Polichni. Rain is also falling in other parts of central Macedonia, but no major problems have been reported in any area so far, police said.

Forecast for Monday (12.06.2023)

Local rain and storms may occur over land and in the mountains of Crete. Winds are gusting up to 4-5 Beaufort on the seas.

In more detail, on Monday, June 12, 2023, localized showers and storms are expected over continental areas. The effects will be severe where significant rainfall is likely, while in central and northern areas there is a slight chance of inland storms with small hail. There is a chance of localized showers or thunderstorms in the mountains of Crete. In the remaining areas, the weather is generally clear with local and passing clouds.

Temperatures vary from 11 to 24 °C in western Macedonia, from 11 to 29 °C in the rest of northern Greece, from 10 to 28 °C in Epirus, and from 12 to 29 °C in Thessaly. The mainland ranges from 12 to 29 °C, the Ionian Islands from 16 to 27 °C and the Aegean Islands and Crete from 14 to 28 °C.

Winds in the Aegean and Ionian regions will blow from the northwest in general directions with an intensity of 4-5 Beaufort.

In Attica we initially expect generally clear weather. However, there may be localized showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and afternoon hours. Winds will blow from various directions with intensity up to 2-3 Beaufort. The temperature ranges from 22 to 28 degrees Celsius.

Expect rain and storm clouds in Thessaloniki. Winds will blow from various directions with intensity up to 2-3 Beaufort. The temperature ranges from 20 to 26-27 degrees Celsius.