Athens National Observatory's meteorological service

Change of weather with heavy rainfall expected in Greece from late Monday

A low-pressure front in the Adriatic Sea that is moving slowly to the east and later to the southwest will affect Greece from Monday afternoon until the morning of Thursday 12 January, the Athens National Observatory's meteorological service, warned on Monday.

Wet front to bring rain in many parts of Greece on Saturday

A wet front is expected to sweep into the country from southern Italy on Friday and bring rain and thunderstorms to many parts, according to a bulletin issued by the Athens National Observatory's meteorological service.

The front is expected to move across the Ionian and into the southern Aegean on Friday evening, with winds forecast to reach 8 Beaufort by late in the night.