Storm to Hit Attica in Two Phases, Live Tracking

A severe weather system will impact Greece starting late Saturday night (31/01/2026), lasting at least 24 hours. Expect intense thunderstorms, gale-force winds, snow, and hail across most regions. From early Sunday (01/02/2026), heavy rain, thunderstorms, localized hail, strong winds, and snowfall are forecast. Emergency number 112 activated in Achaia, Elis, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Peloponnese, Thessaly, and the Sporades—citizens urged to limit travel. Meteorologist Theodoros Kolydas forecasts a two-phase impact on Attica: first phase from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday (main front passage), second from afternoon into evening. High-risk zones include southern suburbs (especially Glyfada) and central Athens—but western and northern Attica also face elevated risks of torrential rain and storms. Intensity comparable to recent extreme weather (8–10 days prior). Red Alert activated for Peloponnese, Thessaly (incl. Sporades), Achaia & Elis (Western Greece), and Pieria, Imathia & Chalkidiki (Central Macedonia). Local authorities must convene emergency coordination bodies. Residents in landslide-prone areas advised to avoid travel.