Emergency Weather Alert: Greece Braces for Severe Storms and Hail This Weekend

Athens, Greece – An emergency weather bulletin issued by Alpha TV warns of a significant deterioration in weather conditions across Greece this Friday and Saturday. Forecasters predict strong thunderstorms, hail, powerful winds, and intense lightning activity. The severe weather phenomena are expected to impact several regions. On Friday afternoon, northern Greece will experience the initial effects. By Saturday, the primary focus of the storms will shift to Chalkidiki, the Sporades islands, Attica-Evia, the Peloponnese, and Epirus, with conditions intensifying particularly during the midday and afternoon hours. Authorities urge the public to exercise extreme caution, especially those near coastal areas, due to the heightened risk of lightning strikes and potential for wildfires. The weather is expected to improve by Sunday.