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Greece heatwave and wildfire risk, Aug 2026

105 clusters · 456 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece issues fire risk movement bans in Ioannina and Kozani

In mid-August 2026, Greece faced intense weather shifts characterized by strong northern Meltemi winds, reaching 8 to 9 Beaufort in the Aegean. While localized thunderstorms and rain affected Macedonia, Thessaly, and Epi

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Greece and Cyprus August 2026 heatwave outlook

6 clusters · 209 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece and Cyprus face extreme heatwave with temperatures up to 42°C

The August 2026 heatwave in Greece and Cyprus has triggered severe weather conditions and high wildfire risks, with temperatures approaching 40°C to 42°C and high winds of up to 8 Beaufort. A “Red Code” for wildfire risk