A severe hailstorm struck Grevena in northwestern Greece on Friday afternoon, 24 July 2026, causing damage to crops and vehicles. Footage captured from a moving car on the Egnatia Odos motorway — just outside Grevena — shows the intensity of the event. In the video, hailstones reach the size of golf balls, disrupting traffic and causing delays on national roads and local streets.
Weather Warnings in Effect
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) has updated its severe weather bulletin, warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, and strong winds across several regions of Greece. Concurrently, the Civil Protection Authority issued emergency SMS alerts via the 112 system to areas in central and northern Greece, urging residents to limit non-essential travel from late afternoon through Saturday dawn.