New “wave” of African dust: When it arrives and which areas it will affect – Map

The country is entering full spring weather mode, with temperatures steadily rising and African dust returning, primarily affecting southern and central Greece.

According to meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis, the coming days will be marked by high temperatures, and in many areas, the mercury has already surpassed 25°C, reaching close to 30°C in some places.

The weather change will become more noticeable starting on Friday, when a new episode of African dust transport is expected. This phenomenon will be accompanied by localized mud rains, reducing visibility and creating a hazy atmosphere, mainly in the southern and central parts of the country. The episode is expected to gradually subside on Saturday.

From Saturday onwards, the weather will improve further, as the dust will dissipate and clouds will decrease, allowing the temperature to rise even more.

The warmest phase of the period is expected on Sunday, when temperatures will reach 30°C in many areas of the country, creating an early summer-like atmosphere.

Which Areas Will Be Affected by the African Dust – Map

Weather Forecast for Thursday (May 6)
MACEDONIA, THRACE
Weather: Generally clear with a few clouds, which will temporarily increase in the midday and afternoon hours, especially in the mountainous regions of Central and Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, where local showers may occur.
Winds: From southern directions at 3 to 4 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 8°C to 25°C, and locally up to 26°C. In Western Macedonia, the minimum will be 2 to 3 degrees lower.

IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIRUS, WESTERN STEREA, WESTERN PELOPONNESE
Weather: In the north, temporarily increased clouds with a chance of light local rains in the northern Ionian in the morning. In the south, generally clear with light clouds in the afternoon.
Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort, in the south, northwest winds at 4 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 10°C to 23°C, and locally 24°C in the mainland. In inland Epirus, 2 to 3 degrees lower.

THESSALY, EASTERN STEREA, EVIA, EASTERN PELOPONNESE
Weather: Generally clear with a few clouds, which will increase locally in the midday and afternoon hours, and local showers may occur in the mountainous areas of Thessaly.
Winds: From southern directions at 3 to 4 Beaufort, increasing in the Sporades in the afternoon up to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 9°C to 25°C, and locally 26°C.

CYCLADES, CRETE
Weather: Generally clear.
Winds: In Crete, west winds at 3 to 4 Beaufort, temporarily reaching 5 Beaufort in the early hours. In the Cyclades, initially variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort, becoming southward in the afternoon with the same intensity.
Temperature: From 12°C to 22°C with some places reaching 23°C.

EASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANESE
Weather: Generally clear.
Winds: In the north, variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and in the south, northwest winds at 4, temporarily up to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 15°C to 23°C, and locally up to 24°C in the south.

ATTICA
Weather: Generally clear with some brief clouds.
Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 11°C to 24°C with a maximum of 25°C.

THESSALONIKI
Weather: Generally clear with some brief clouds. In the afternoon, light clouds will temporarily increase.
Winds: Variable at 3 Beaufort, becoming south-southeast up to 4 Beaufort in the afternoon.
Temperature: From 10°C to 24°C, and up to 25°C.

Weather Forecast for Thursday (May 7)
Light clouds, initially in the west, will gradually increase in the central and northern parts of the country, with brief localized rain expected until the afternoon.
Winds will blow from southern directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort, and in the Ionian Sea, up to 6 Beaufort in the afternoon.
Temperature will remain steady, reaching 22°C to 24°C in most parts of the country, and locally 25°C to 26°C in inland areas.

Weather Forecast for Friday (May 8)
Increased clouds will initially affect the west and gradually spread to the rest of the country, with local rains or showers and isolated thunderstorms starting in the Ionian Islands and western mainland, moving quickly to other mainland areas. The weather will improve gradually in the mainland by the evening.
Visibility will be locally reduced, especially in the north, in the morning.
The weather conditions will favor the transfer of African dust.
Winds will blow from southern directions at 4 to 6 Beaufort, and locally up to 7 Beaufort in the seas.
Temperature will slightly rise, especially in the south.

Weather Forecast for Saturday (May 9)
In the morning, the Cyclades, Eastern Aegean Islands, and Dodecanese will experience cloud cover with local rain and isolated thunderstorms, with rapid improvement.
In the rest of the country, there will be light clouds, which will increase in the afternoon, especially in the mountains, with local rain or showers.
Visibility will be locally limited in the morning.
The weather conditions will favor the transfer of African dust.
Winds will initially blow from southern directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort, shifting to northern-northwestern directions at the same intensity by the afternoon.
Temperature will rise slightly further and remain above seasonal averages.

Weather Forecast for Sunday (May 10)
Generally clear weather across the country with brief increased clouds in the afternoon in mountainous inland areas, where local rain or showers will occur.
Weather conditions will favor the transfer of African dust.
Winds will blow from northern-northwestern directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature will rise further.