The temperature enters the rise, as the first serious hot invasion from Africa This summer is expected to affect our country by Saturday with peak on Tuesday and Wednesday. OR gradual decline of the temperature is provided by the Thursday.
When does he start and when does the heat wave peak
The wave will gradually start from Saturdaywith the first very high temperatures to be recorded in the continents and southern Greece. By Sundaythe hot gas will cover almost the whole country, leading to a particularly critical 48 hours on Tuesday and Wednesdaywhen mercury is expected to reach or even overcome their 43°C in several areas.
It is about a difficult five -daywith significant thermal burden For the population, especially in vulnerable groups and urban centers. At the same time the risk of fires on fire will be increased, mainly in dry and forest areas.
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Before the heatwave: Transition weather and thunderstorms to the north
Until the advent of intense heat, the weather will remain transitionalwith local storms and rain to be expected Thursday 17 and Friday July 18thmainly in Northern Greece – that is, in areas of Macedonia, Thrace and possibly Epirus.
The temperature will be kept in relatively high levelsbut not reaching the heat prices, with the Maximum values at 36 ° C – 37 ° C in centrally and south.
Thodoris Kolydas’ post
In his post, meteorologist Theodoris Kolidas stressed that the hot heat wave is expected to occur by the end of the week and would be the result of the transfer of hot gas masses from Africa. As he notes, “in unanimity, all the probable forecasts of ensemble members are found in the forthcoming hot transfer and circulation of high pressure above the Eastern Mediterranean and Greece. Our evidence shows that the atmospheric arrangement that leads to warm rise is not just possible – it is dominant. “
When comes the “breath” of coolness
According to the available prognostic data, from Thursday 24 Julythe Heat wave will begin to retreatinitially to the west and north, while from Friday 25/7 The temperature will return to more normal for season levelsclose to 34 ° C – 36 ° C.
The relative dew, however, is not expected to keep long, as the hot air masses They may return to the end of the month, which will be confirmed or not in the coming days.
Detailed timetable
| Day | Weather | Temperature (maximum) |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 17/7 | Local storms in the north | 35°C–37°C |
| Friday 18/7 | Temporary rainwater – Heat first in the south | 36°C–38°C |
| Saturday 19/7 | Start heat – increased heat on continental | 38°C–40°C |
| Sunday 20/7 | Generalized heat – increased discomfort | 40°C–41°C |
| Monday 21/7 | Further rise | 41°C–42°C |
| Tuesday 22/7 | Heat of the heat | 42°C–44°C |
| Wednesday 23/7 | Very high temperatures | 42°C–43°C |
| Thursday 24/7 | Gradual drop in temperature | 39°C–41°C |
| Friday 25/7 | Retreat – return to normal levels | 34°C–36°C |