Weather: In the “leg” the state mechanism for bad weather that comes with rains and storms – “Attention”

He is expected to have a deterioration from Sunday (12/01/25) to Tuesday (14/01/25) in western, central and northern Greece with rains and storms, mostly strong in the west, according to the Extraordinary Weather Degradation Report issued by the IMI. “We recommend to everyone” said Vasilis Kikilias earlier, following the meeting of the Scientific Committee for Risk Assessment, followed by an interministerial meeting with the participation of representatives from the Security Corps, Armed Forces, Regions in which the intense phenomena of the weather are expected, as well as the concessionaries. CORVERSE According to the EAM’s Extraordinary Deterioration Bulletin, the weather will begin to show its “dentals” from Sunday (12/1/25) to Tuesday (14/1/25) in western, central and northern Greece with rains and storms, locally strong mainly in the west. Snows will fall on the mountainous continentals as well as on the semi-mountains of the central and northern countries. In northern Greece from Sunday evening and Monday it will also snow in areas with lower altitude. The temperature in the three-day period will drop to the central and north of 9 to 10 degrees and the rest by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, returning to normal for the season levels. The northeast winds in the central and northern Aegean will reach 8 to 9 Beauforts. The strong phenomena on Tuesday (14-01-25) will gradually be reduced to the south and weakened. DIVERSITY Detailed weather forecast More detailed: On Sunday (12/1/25) Rains and storms Locally strong rains and storms will begin in northern Ionian and Epirus, gradually in western and central Macedonia, Thessaly (mostly in the east and north), Sporades, northern Evia and from the afternoon foredays in eastern Macedonia, southern Ionian and the islands of the north and eastern Aegean. Snow In western Macedonia particularly dense snowfalls will occur in mountain-mountain areas from morning to noon and gradually in areas with lower altitude. In central, eastern Macedonia and Thrace snowfalls will first occur in the mountains, from noon to the semi-mountain and to the evening and in areas with lower altitude. In Epirus and Thessaly (especially western) snows will fall from noon to the mountain and semi-mountains. Winds Local stormy northeast winds of intensity 7 to 8 Beauforts will blow from noon in the northern Aegean. Temperature The temperature will gradually drop in northern Greece between 6 and 7 degrees Celsius and 3 to 4 degrees in the central country. On Monday 13/1/25 Rains and storms Strong rains and storms are originally predicted in the Ionian (mostly the south), the islands of the northern and eastern Aegean, the Peloponnese and gradually in Central Greece, Thessaly (mostly in the east), Sporades and Evia. Snow In Epirus, Macedonia, Thrace and Thessaly dense snowfalls will occur locally in mountain-mountain regions and will occasionally snow in areas with lower altitude. In Central Greece and the Peloponnese, snowfalls will occur in mountain and semi-mountain. Winds In the northern Aegean will breathe stormy northeast winds of tension 8 to 9 Beaufort. In the Ionian Sea will breathe stormy eastern southeast winds of tension 7 to 8 Beauforts. Temperature will drop further to central and north of 3 to 4 degrees. On Tuesday 14/1/25 Snowfalls in the north will gradually fade and in the evening will be confined mainly to the mountainous – semi-mountains of the central and southern mainland, while rainfall will be limited to southern Ionian, Peloponnese, Cyclades and Crete. The stormy winds in the Aegean intensity 8 to 9 and in the Ionian 7 to 8 Beauforts gradually from the mid-day hours will fade. The temperature in continentals will remain low and will not exceed 4 to 5 in the north and in the rest of their continentals 09 to 10 degrees Celsius. Citizens can be informed daily about the evolution of extraordinary weather events in the regular weather reports of the IMI and the IMI website at www.emy.gr. See live weather evolution through Windy’s graphic: Recommendations of Civil Protection to citizens in view of the deterioration of weather Recommendations Political Protection to citizens in order to be particularly careful, taking care to take measures to protect themselves against risks arising from the emergence of severe weather phenomena. The General Secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection has informed the relevant service departments involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, in order to be in increased political protection readiness in order to address the impact of the event of intense weather events. At the same time, according to the Fire Department, operational plans are being put in place to address risks arising from flooding and snowfalls and their accompanying phenomena, while the Fire Services of the areas expected to occur have been put in a state of increased readiness and further escalation if necessary, in order to address immediate problems. In particular, in areas where intense rainfall, storms or storm winds are foreseen, the GGP recommends to citizens: -Insured objects which if swept away by intense weather phenomena may cause disasters or injuries. – Make sure the gutters and gutters of the houses are not blocked and operate properly. – Avoid crossing torrents and streams, pedestrian or by vehicle, during storms and rainfall, but also for several hours after the end of their event – Avoid outdoor work and activities in sea and coastal areas during the event of severe weather phenomena (risk of thunderfalls). – Protect them immediately during a hailfall. To resort to a building or to a car and not leave the safe place, unless they make sure the storm passed. The hailfall can be very dangerous for animals as well. – Avoid crossing under large trees, under posted signs and generally from areas where light objects (e.g. pots, broken windows, etc.) can be detached and fall to the ground (e.g. under balconies). – Follow closely the instructions of local competent bodies, such as Traffic etc. In areas where snow and frost are predicted: If you are going to move by car: – To be informed about the weather and the condition of the road network – to have non-slip chains in their vehicle and tank full of fuel – Travel, if necessary, preferably during the day preferring the main roads – To inform their relatives of the route they are to follow – Change their travel schedule to avoid the peak of weather events – Follow closely the instructions of local competent bodies, such as traffic etc. If they move on foot: – Dress with many layers of light clothing instead of a heavy garment and wear suitable shoes to avoid injuries due to slippage – Avoid unnecessary movements during peak events (intense snowfall, frost conditions) For information and announcements on the current state and the naturality of the road network due to flooding in it or because of snowfalls and frost, citizens can visit the EL.A. website www.astynomia.gr. For more information and instructions on self-protection from severe weather phenomena, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at the web site civilprotection.gov.gr