In particular, as he mentions, the extensive high pressure field that covers the coasts of Africa and the Central Mediterranean and is accompanied by very warm air masses is expanding further east and will cause very high temperatures in our country until Friday (14-6-2024). The highest temperatures will occur in the interior of mainland Greece, mainly in the central and southern areas, in areas that are not affected by the sea breeze.
Specifically:
a. In the northern continental regions 36 to 37 degrees and in central Macedonia 38 degrees Celsius.
b. In western Sterea and western Peloponnese 36 to 38 degrees Celsius.
c. In eastern Sterea, Thessaly and eastern Peloponnese 39 to 40 and locally 41 degrees Celsius.
d. In the island country 34 to 36 degrees, locally in the Dodecanese 37 to 38 degrees and in the interior of Crete 39 degrees Celsius.
a. In the northern continental regions, the maximum value of the temperature will reach 37 to 39 degrees and in central Macedonia locally on Wednesday 40 degrees, while its minimum values will be around 25 to 27 degrees Celsius.
b. In western Sterea and western Peloponnese the maximum temperature will reach 38 to 40 degrees and in Thessaly 41 to 42 degrees with minimum values around 26 to 28 degrees Celsius.
c. In eastern Sterea and the eastern Peloponnese, the maximum temperature will reach 41 to 42 degrees and in places 43 degrees, while its minimum values will range from 27 to 29 degrees Celsius.
d. In the island country the maximum temperature value will reach 35 to 37 degrees, in the islands of the eastern Aegean and the Dodecanese 38 to 39 degrees, while locally in Crete it will reach 40 to 42 degrees Celsius. Its minimum values will range from 27 to 29 degrees Celsius.
e. In Attica, the maximum temperatures will reach 40 to 41 degrees in the interior and 42 degrees Celsius on Thursday, while in the coastal areas they will be 3 to 5 degrees lower.
a. In the northern continents, the maximum value of the temperature will reach 34 to 36 degrees, while its minimum values will range from 24 to 26 degrees Celsius.
b. In the rest of the mainland, the maximum temperature will reach 36 to 38 degrees, in the interior of Sterea, Thessaly and the Peloponnese, 39 degrees Celsius, while the minimum values will be around 25 to 27 degrees.
c. In the island country the maximum temperature will reach 34 to 36 degrees and in the islands of the eastern Aegean, the Dodecanese and Crete 37 to 39 and possibly 40 degrees, while its minimum values will range around 27 to 28 degrees Celsius.
It is pointed out that over the weekend throughout the country, the temperature will drop by 6 to 8 degrees and will return to normal levels for the season. At the same time, strong northerly winds will prevail.
Weather-Marousakis: Dangerous storms are coming
A change of weather is coming in the next period according to the meteorologist of Clearchos Marousakis.
Specifically in his post he states:
“Several regions of our country will be under heat for the next few days with the mercury approaching 43° degrees Celsius in interior areas of the mainland.
The situation is more difficult in the big urban centers where the temperature will be close to 30° degrees even during the night.
From Friday, the west-northwest winds will strengthen, displacing this very warm air mass to the east and south, while dangerous storms are very likely to occur in the center and north.”
Weather: The country is on alert for the 44 days – Closed schools, telecommuting
The whole country is in the grip of a heat wave, while since Tuesday morning (11/6) the temperature is rising dangerously and at a rapid rate.
Until Thursday, meteorologists warn that in some areas the temperature will even reach 44 degrees Celsius.
Many schools will remain closed due to the high temperatures that will be recorded in the next few hours due to the heat wave.
The entire state apparatus is on alert, while for the public sector, according to a circular from the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Climate Change, it is recommended to implement teleworking for public servants who belong to vulnerable groups.
If this is not possible, due to the nature of their duties, then they can not come to their service by making use of a special permit.
Civil servants who do not belong to vulnerable groups will also be able to offer their services by teleworking, and where this is not possible flexible arrival and departure times will be implemented.
Schools closed across the country due to heat
Copper
The operation of the Primary Education school units of the Municipality of Chalkide (Kindergartens, Primary schools, Special Kindergarten and Special Primary) is suspended from Tuesday 11 June 2024 until Thursday 13 June 2024.
Schools closed for three days due to heat also in the Municipality of Mantoudi – Limni – Agia Anna. In particular, with his announcement, the mayor of Mantoudi – Limni – Agia Annas informs that the operation of the primary education schools as well as the kindergarten of Mantoudi is interrupted for three days, Tuesday, June 11, until Thursday, June 13.
Eretria
Closed schools were announced by the decision of the Mayor of Eretria. In particular, the Mayor, in order to protect Primary Education students from the heat wave, is suspending the operation of all Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Kindergartens in the area from Tuesday, June 11th until Thursday, June 13th.
Municipality of Meteora
According to the decision of the Mayor of Meteora, Lefteris Avramopoulos, the school hours in Kindergartens and Primary Schools are reduced for three days, from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 June strictly until 11:30 and then the schools close.
Municipality of Corinthia
Primary schools and kindergartens in the municipality of Corinthia will not operate on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, according to the mayor’s decision.
Naoussa
At 12 noon on Tuesday, the kindergartens and primary schools of the Municipality of Naoussa will be closed, due to the upcoming heat wave. The relevant decision was taken by the Mayor of the Heroic City of Naoussa, Nikos Koutsoyiannis.
Serres
The municipality of Sintiki decided to reduce the opening hours of Primary and Kindergartens until 13:15.
Markopoulos
By 11:30 am Primary schools and Kindergartens in Markopoulos will operate, as announced by the municipality. The rest of the school units will operate normally.
What will happen to the schools of Attica?
In the circular published on Monday by the Ministry of Education with a circular recommending that due to the heat, the Regional Directorates of Education that are responsible for primary education school units in areas such as Attica, Eastern Mainland and Eastern Peloponnese, where, based on the forecasts of the EMY, tension is expected of the phenomena, are invited to coordinate their actions with the Directorate of Primary Education and the Municipalities to take the necessary measures and the eventual decision by Mayors to close primary education schools, where this is deemed necessary.
Weather: Recommendations from Civil Protection
According to the guidelines for self-protection against high temperatures, citizens are advised to:
- Stay in cool and shady places away from crowding, use air conditioners or fans and avoid heavy physical work in places with high temperature, apnea and high humidity.
- Avoid sunbathing, as well as walking or running under the sun and wear a hat and sunglasses and light-colored clothing made of fabric that allows the skin to air and facilitates the evaporation of sweat, avoiding synthetic fabrics.
- Consume light meals with fruits and vegetables, limiting fats and the amount of food.
- Drink plenty of water and fruit juices, avoiding alcoholic beverages.
Special care is recommended for babies and young children, as well as the elderly and those suffering from chronic diseases to protect them from high temperatures.
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