The last m is in progressini-Canon of the summer, however in the coastal areas of Continent The weather will change as heavy rains and thunderstorms are forecast. So today the thermometers will climb them 40 – 41 degrees Celsius in many parts of the country. At the same time Risk It is located in Category 4, according to the Provision map of the Fire Service. At the same time by order of the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Yiannis Kefalogiannisput on increased readiness all state mechanism Today, due to the very high risk of fire, at Areas with a Class 4 Risk Index, while, in addition to the planned plans, they have been scheduled and Extraordinary measures, with doubling patrols and dispersal forces.
Mini-cavity in half country and thunderstorms in the Ionian
According to the prognosis of EMY, In the northern Ionian (Corfu – Diapontian Islands – Paxos area) and the coastal areas of Epirus, heavy rains and thunderstorms are forecast by noon.
Specifically in the west and north a few clouds transiently increased with sporadic rains and thunderstorms in vigorously intense until noon in northern Ionian (Corfu – Diapontian Islands – Paxos) and the coastal areas of Epirus. Local rainstorms will occur during the afternoon – afternoon.
In the rest of the country generally cloudy weather. Fog will be marked in the west in the west. The winds will blow in the Ionian Sea, the Northern Epirus and the North Aegean South Southwest 3 to 5 and in the rest of the west 4 to 6 beaufort.
OR temperature It will rise to the east and southern continents where it will reach 37 to 39 and locally 40 degrees Celsius. To the west, the north, the islands of the Eastern Aegean and Crete will reach 34 to 36 degrees and in their restful island country 30 to 32 degrees Celsius.
Seven air -conditioned rooms open in the Municipality of Athens due to heatwave
Extraordinary measures in force for citizens’ protection
All the services of the Municipality of Athens are on the alert due to the high temperatures expected her Friday 22 August. Seven friendship clubs of the Municipality will operate 9am – 9pm, as air -conditioned spaces for citizens.
In detail:
- Saint Pavlos Friendship Club, 22 Mamouri & Dimis. Phone: 210 8223946
- Friendship Club “The Ascension of the Lord” New World, Heldraich 15. Phone: 210 9240403
- Botanical Friendship Club, Kozani 4. Phone: 210 3423716
- Kolokynthos Friendship Club, Amonios 9 & Star. Phone: 210 5140877
- Agios Eleftherios Friendship Club, 372 Acharnon. Phone: 210 2012334
- Kypseli, Skyros & Caucasus Friendship Club. Phone: 210 8815877
- Friendship Club of Ampelokipi, Panormou & Vathos. Phone: 210 6459890
To protect the homeless from high temperatures, The streetwork groups of the Athens Reception and Solidarity Center (KYADA) will be on foot 9am. – 9 pm .. Social workers, nurses and psychologists and volunteers of the municipality will operate on the street, offering bottles of cool water, drinks, snacks and essential protection kit. At the same time, it is possible to transport those who wish it to the cool municipal friendship clubs.
Care for stray animals
For the stray animals of the city, the urban fauna of the Municipality of Athens has placed more than 100 new potters in the capital’s neighborhoods since the beginning of 2024. At the same time, there are instructions for the owners, or those who care for animals on the street, for the heatwave days on social media.
On alert the state mechanism – a high risk of fire – the areas
It is recalled that, according to the Map of Fire Risk Provision, The areas that are in orange alarm (Category 4) and for which extraordinary measures are planned are:
- The Regions of Thessaly (IP of Larissa, PE Magnesia),
- Central Greece, (IP Fthiotida, IP Fokida, PE Boeotia, IP of Evia),
- Attica (including the island of Kythera),
- Western Greece (IP Achaia),
- Peloponnese (Corinthia, IP Argolida, IP of Laconia, IP Arcadia) and
- Crete, (Chania IP)
For these areas, the operational plan provided for a risk indicator 4, with additional measures such as: Aerial Crusade Surveillancethe relocation helicopter with a forestry group in Kythera Throughout the day, the distribution of staff executives to strengthen local forces, as well as the doubling of patrols and spreading work machinery Armed Forces.
The weather in detail on the weekend to Tuesday
Saturday 23 August 2025
Saturday starts with general good weather all over the country, but at noon and afternoon in the central and northern continents will make local clouds. Mostly in Macedonia, a short rainfall is expected. To the west, the day will begin with limited visibility and local fog.
The winds will be northwest, 3 to 5 beaufort, and in the Aegean it is not excluded that 6 beaufort will reach. The temperature will drop slightly, reaching 32 to 34 degrees to the west and north, 35 to 37 on the rest of the continents, around 35 in the eastern Aegean and Crete, while the rest of the islands will remain lower at 29 to 31 degrees.
Sunday 24 August 2025
Sunday will also be sunny, with few clouds at noon and afternoon on the continents, where the mountains are not excluded in the mountains.
The winds will blow from north directions 3 to 5 beaufort, while in the Aegean, 6 beaufort will reach the Aegean. The temperature will decrease a new slight drop, mainly in the east.
Monday 25 August 2025
The week begins with a patio in most areas. However, in the afternoon and afternoon in the continents local clouds will develop and there is a possibility of individual rain in the western and northern mountains.
The winds will blow north: 3 to 4 beaufort to the west, 4 to 6 in the east, while 7 beaufort will reach the Aegean locally. The temperature will drop a little longer, returning to normal for the season.
Tuesday 26 August 2025
On Tuesday the weather remains good, with sun in most areas and a few temporary clouds in the mountains at the warm hours of the day.
The winds will continue from northern directions, 3 to 4 beaufort to the west, 4 to 6 in the east and in the Aegean by up to 7 beaufort. The temperature will rise slightly, mainly to the west.