Storm Alert: 112 Warns Northern Aegean Residents to Avoid Travel Until Monday Morning

A severe weather system is impacting Greece since Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds up to 8–9 Beaufort, and localized hail. The Emergency Response System (112) issued an alert to residents of the Northern Aegean region around noon, warning of intense conditions expected from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, February 2. This area is among five regions under RED CODE alert due to extreme weather. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) updated its Special Weather Warning Bulletin No. 3/2026 on Saturday, January 31, highlighting prolonged heavy rainfall, possible snowfall at low altitudes in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, and heightened risks across Thessaly, Central Macedonia, the Eastern Aegean, Peloponnese, Ionian Islands, Crete, and parts of Sterea Ellada. Authorities urge citizens to avoid non-essential travel and follow official guidance.