Weather: Two days of heavy rain and thunderstorms – Where to expect them
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Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and a drop in temperatures are expected from today across most of the country. The weather forecast from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service.
- 07 Ιανουαρίου 2026 10:18
A significant change in weather conditions is set to begin today, with a two-day period of intense rainfall and thunderstorms affecting much of the country.
Specifically, according to the updated emergency weather bulletin issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, locally heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the following areas:
Today, Wednesday (07/01/26)
- a. The Ionian Islands (mainly the areas of Corfu and Lefkada)
- b. Epirus (mainly the regional units of Thesprotia, Preveza, Ioannina, and Arta)
- c. Western Central Greece (mainly the regional unit of Aetolia-Acarnania)
- d. Western and southern Peloponnese from the evening hours (orange warning)
- e. Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (orange warning)
It is noted that in the Aegean Sea, southerly winds will prevail, reaching 8 and locally up to 9 on the Beaufort scale.
On Thursday (08/01/26), the phenomena in the aforementioned areas are expected to continue until the morning hours and then gradually weaken.
It is also noted that during the course of the day, rain and thunderstorms will affect the rest of the country as well, although with a temporary character. At the same time, very strong winds from westerly directions will prevail.
