Greece weather warning: Heavy rain and storms to impact multiple regions

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Greece is facing a period of severe weather characterized by heavy rain, storms, and potential hail. The National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an orange warning for worsening conditions. The weather pattern began in the northwest, affecting Corfu, Epirus, and Western Greece, where over 8,000 lightning strikes were recorded in the Corfu area.

As the system moves, the focus shifts to the Ionian islands and the Peloponnese on Saturday, September 26, with intense phenomena expected in Messenia, Laconia, and eastern Arcadia. On Sunday, September 27, the weather system is forecast to impact Evia, the Sporades, and parts of eastern Thessaly, specifically Magnesia.

Civil Protection and the Fire Service have been placed on high alert, with operational plans for flood risk management activated. Authorities advise citizens to secure loose objects, avoid traveling through torrents or streams, and seek shelter during hail. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, particularly in mountainous and mainland regions.

Entities

Aegean Sea · Civil Protection · Civil Protection General Secretariat · Corfu · Crete · Cyprus · EMY · European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts · Fire Service · General Secretariat for Civil Protection · Greece · Ionian Islands

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[○ 1 SOURCE] EMY issued an orange warning for heavy rains, storms, and potential hail. www.anagnostis.org
[○ 1 SOURCE] There is an increased risk of lightning, hail, strong winds, and localized flooding.
[● 4 SOURCES] Heavy rains and storms are expected in Corfu, Epirus, and western Central Greece starting Friday night. www.anagnostis.org · epirusonline.gr · www.thessaliatv.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Fire Service has activated its operational plan to manage potential flood risks. www.anagnostis.org
[● 4 SOURCES] Heavy rains and storms are forecast for the Ionian islands and the Peloponnese on Saturday, September 26. www.anagnostis.org · www.thessaliatv.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Winds are expected to reach 6 Beaufort at sea, with gusts up to 7 Beaufort in the northeast Aegean.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has alerted regional and local authorities to remain on high alert. www.anagnostis.org
[● 4 SOURCES] On Sunday, September 27, weather instability will shift toward eastern mainland Greece and southern islands. www.anagnostis.org · www.evima.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Weather instability will strengthen starting Saturday, specifically on Sunday and Monday.
[● 2 SOURCES] The most intense weather phase is expected on Sunday, September 27, with local maximums approaching 100 mm.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Intense rain and storms are expected primarily in the Ionian islands and the Peloponnese.
[○ 1 SOURCE] On Saturday, September 26, local daily rainfall may reach 70 mm in western and northwestern regions.