The upcoming days will see high temperatures for this time of year, with mercury levels potentially reaching up to 34 degrees Celsius. According to weather predictions, one of the key features will be the transfer of African dust, which, combined with the heat, is expected to create a stifling atmosphere. In regions such as Fthiotida, Boeotia, Argolida, and Northern Crete, temperatures are forecasted to hit 34°C. Rainfall over the next few days will be minimal and restricted.
For Thursday, May 21st, scattered clouds are expected in the Ionian and central-northern continental areas, occasionally denser with temporary local showers, especially in mountainous regions during the afternoon and evening hours. The rest of the country will experience generally clear skies. Winds will blow from southern directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort, while in southeastern Aegean, northerly winds will reach 4 to 6 Beaufort. Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching 25-27°C in most areas and up to 28-29°C locally in eastern continental Greece, Crete, and the Dodecanese.
On Friday, May 22nd, scattered clouds will temporarily thicken in some places with occasional local showers, mainly in the morning in the Ionian region and during the afternoon in the central-northern continental mountains. Meteorological conditions favor the transport of African dust. Winds will be westerly-southwesterly at 3 to 5 Beaufort, locally reaching up to 6 Beaufort in the Crete-Dodecanese area. Temperatures will remain largely unchanged.
Saturday, May 23rd, will start with generally clear skies across the country. By midday, clouds in the south will thicken, with possible local showers in Peloponnese and Crete. Visibility may be locally limited in the west during the morning due to African dust. Winds will blow southerly-southeasterly at 3 to 5 Beaufort with slight strengthening in the afternoon in western areas, while in the east, they will be westerly-southwesterly at 3 to 5 Beaufort. Temperatures will rise slightly further, especially in the south.
By Saturday, May 24th, there will be few clouds in central and northern areas, increasing in the mountains during the afternoon with local showers and isolated thunderstorms. In the south, it will generally remain clear. Meteorological conditions continue to favor the transport of African dust. Winds will blow from southern directions at 3 to 5 Beaufort, locally up to 6 Beaufort in western seas. Temperatures will rise slightly further in the south.