At the same time, from Monday, very heavy snowfalls will be recorded in most mountainous areas of the country. As the meteorologist clarified, they will concern places that are above 900-1,000 meters.
At Christmas, temperatures will be lower than average for the season. As mentioned by Mr. Kallianos, “after many years maybe we will have a cold Christmas. Not intense, not extreme, but with temperatures that we have not been used to in recent years.” As he mentioned, tomorrow Saturday in Central Macedonia there will be a “fast snowfall above 400-500 meters very fast and it goes away, that’s why it is not worth mentioning”.
The temperature will drop by 5-6 degrees compared to the previous days. According to Mr. Kalliano, “we will have a maximum of 10 degrees in Northern Greece, in central and southern 13 to 14 degrees, in Crete 17-18 degrees”.
Mr. Kallianos emphasized that there is a possibility that there will be a ban on ships on Monday as winds of 7-8 Beaufort will be recorded on the seas. The meteorologist added that the bad weather that will start on Monday will be stronger than the one we will experience in the next few hours.
On Wednesday, December 25, local rains of light to moderate intensity are expected from the height of Attica and further south.
At the same time, Mr. Kallianos pointed out that there will be “express bad weather” until tomorrow Saturday, which has already started in Western Greece.
“Until tomorrow, the rains will at times occupy more areas of the country. During the day tomorrow they will be generalized. In places mainly in Western Greece, in the Western Peloponnese but also in the islands of the Eastern Aegean we will have intense storms. The weather will show a temporary improvement on Sunday”, he underlined.
See the forecast from Yiannis Kallianos:
Weather: Rain, storms and hail to sweep the country – What the emergency warning says
The EMY issued an emergency bulletin of worsening weather at noon on Friday (20/12) with heavy rains and storms predicted for a large part of the country.
Weather: What the emergency aggravation report says
A. From this afternoon (Friday 20-12-2024) locally heavy rains and storms are predicted in the Corfu-Paxos area, Epirus and gradually in the western Sterea, the rest of the Ionian regions and the western Peloponnese.
The Saturday (21-12-2024) locally heavy rains and storms are predicted in the western Peloponnese, the southernmost islands of the Ionian (Kefalonia-Zakynthos region), central and eastern Macedonia, Thrace, the islands of the Eastern Aegean (mainly Samos-Ikaria region ), the Dodecanese and Crete (mainly the west and south).
B. From this afternoon (Friday 20-12-2024) and until the afternoon of Saturday (21-12-2024) in western and southern Greece, locally stormy winds will blow from western directions (initially southwest and gradually northwest).
On Sunday (22-12-2024) the weather will be improved throughout the country and the intensity of the winds will not exceed 5 Beaufort, but on Monday (23-12-2024) a gradual worsening of the weather is expected from the northwest.
FORECAST FOR MONDAY 23-12-2024
In the eastern and southern island country, temporary clouds with local rain are forecast. In the rest of the country, clouds with rain and sporadic storms are expected initially in the west and north and gradually in the rest of the regions. The effects will be strong in the west and later in the afternoon in places and in eastern areas. Snowfall will occur in the central and northern mountains, possibly heavy in the northwest. The winds will blow west southwest and gradually in the Aegean south southwest 4 to 6 and gradually in the seas 7 local 8 Beaufort. The temperature will rise slightly, mainly in terms of its maximum values. In the morning and evening hours, there will be frost in some places in the north-western mainland.
FORECAST FOR TUESDAY 24-12-2024 (CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY)
Clouds with local rain and mainly in the eastern and southern island country and the southern Ionian sporadic storms, possibly temporarily strong. The phenomena from the midday hours in the Ionian and the continental and gradually in the rest of the regions will weaken and in the evening hours in the north they will stop. Snowfall will occur in the highlands of the mainland. The winds will blow south southwest 5 to 7 and in the Aegean locally 8 Beaufort, which quickly in the west and north will turn to west northwest 4 to 6 and in the Ionian locally 7 Beaufort. From the afternoon the winds will gradually weaken. The temperature will drop, mainly in the west and north. In the morning and evening hours, there will be frost in some places in the north-western mainland.
FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY 25-12-2024 (CHRISTMAS)
In the north, passing clouds with a few local rains and light snowfall in the mountains. Clouds with local rains in the rest of the regions and mainly in the southern sea-coastal parts isolated storms, while temporary snowfalls will occur in the mountains of the mainland, Crete and Evia. The winds will initially blow north northwest 3 to 5 Beaufort and gradually north northeast which in the Aegean will strengthen to 6 local 7 Beaufort. The temperature will drop further and will not exceed 8 to 10 degrees in the central and northern areas and 14 to 16 degrees Celsius in the southernmost areas. In the morning and evening hours there will be frost in places in the northern continental areas.
The recommendations of Civil Protection
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection, has informed the competent government agencies involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness, in order to face directly the effects of the occurrence of intense weather phenomena.
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection recommends that citizens be particularly careful, taking measures to protect themselves from risks arising from the occurrence of severe weather phenomena.
In particular, in areas where heavy rainfall, storms or gale-force winds are expected to occur:
- To secure objects which, if carried away by severe weather conditions, may cause damage or injury.
- Make sure that the gutters and downspouts of the houses are not blocked and are working properly.
- Avoid crossing torrents and streams, on foot or by vehicle, during storms and rainfall, but also for several hours after the end of their event
- Avoid outdoor work and activities in marine and coastal areas during severe weather events (risk of lightning strikes).
- Take shelter immediately during a hailstorm. Take shelter in a building or car and do not leave the safe area until they are sure the storm has passed. Hail can be very dangerous for animals too.
- Avoid passing under large trees, under posted signs and in general areas where light objects (e.g. pots, broken glass, etc.) can become detached and fall to the ground (e.g. under balconies) .
- To faithfully follow the instructions of the local authorities, such as Traffic, etc.
In areas with intense lightning activity:
If you are at home
- Do not hold electrical appliances or the telephone as lightning can pass through the wires. Disconnect the TV sets from the antenna and the power supply.
- Avoid touching plumbing pipes (kitchen, bathroom) as they are good conductors of electricity.
- If you are in the car
- Park it on the side of the road and away from trees that might fall on it.
- Stay inside and turn on your stop warning lights (emergency lights) until the storm clears.
- Close windows and do not touch metal objects.
- Avoid flooded roads.
If you are outdoors
- Take refuge in a building or car or sit on the ground immediately without lying down.
- Take cover under solid branches of low trees if you are in the woods.
- Never take shelter under a tall tree in an open area.
- Avoid low-lying lands for the risk of flooding.
- Do not stand next to utility poles, power lines, telephone lines and fences.
- Do not approach metal objects (eg cars, bicycles, camping equipment, etc.).
- Stay away from rivers, lakes or other bodies of water.
- If you are in the sea, get out immediately.
- If you’re isolated on a flat surface and feel your hair stand on end (signaling that lightning is about to strike), sit deep with your head between your legs (to minimize your body surface area and contact with the ground ) by throwing the metal objects you have on you.
For information and announcements regarding the prevailing situation and the passability of the road network due to the inflow of flood waters, citizens can visit the EL.AS website. www.astynomia.gr.
For more information and self-protection instructions from severe weather, citizens can visit the website of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection at civilprotection.gov.gr.
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