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Greece weather: High temperatures and atmospheric instability
Greece is experiencing a transition from late August to early September characterized by high temperatures and atmospheric instability. Most regions are seeing temperatures between 34 and 36 degrees Celsius, with some areas potentially reaching 38 or 39 degrees.
Weather patterns include a combination of summer heat and increased instability. While many areas remain sunny, localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and even hail are expected, particularly in the mountainous regions of the north and west. Winds are variable, with strong northerly winds (meltemia) affecting the Aegean Sea, reaching up to 6 or 7 Beaufort.
Additionally, the transport of African dust is affecting visibility and air quality in certain parts of the country. Meteorologists indicate that while the heat persists, the onset of instability may increase the risk of localized phenomena such as lightning and sudden squalls through the middle of the week.
Entities
Clearchos Marousakis · Cyprus · EMY · Greece · Klearchos Marousakis · National Meteorological Service · Northwestern University · Sakis Arnautoglou · Thodoris Kolydas
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Northern winds in the Aegean will reach intensities of 4 to 6 Beaufort, with gusts up to 7 Beaufort in the southeast.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Southern winds are transporting African dust to western regions.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Local showers or isolated thunderstorms are expected in mountainous areas during the afternoon. tempo24.news
- [● 3 SOURCES] Temperatures in most mainland areas will range between 34 and 36 degrees Celsius. tempo24.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures are forecast to rise up to 38 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, September 1.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures may reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in western mainland areas.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Temperatures in mountainous areas will range between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius. seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Weather instability will affect Thessaloniki starting Wednesday night. seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cloud cover and local storms are expected in mountainous Macedonia, Thessaly, Epirus, Central Greece, and Western Peloponnese. seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Storms are expected to move south on Thursday, affecting Northern Peloponnese, Central Greece, and parts of Thessaly and Macedonia. seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Meteorologist Sakis Arnaoutoglou forecasts weather instability for the start of September in Greece. seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] North winds in the Aegean are expected to reach 5 to 6 Beaufort. seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr