Greece's National Meteorological Service

The Samaria Gorge in Crete will be closed at both entrances on Sunday due to forecasted rainfall.

Greece's National Meteorological Service has predicted up to 5 mm of rain, leading the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (NECCA) to announce the closure to ensure the safety of visitors, staff, and the natural environment.

Greece's National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued a weather bulletin on Thursday, warning of stormy weather in the coming days, including a high frequency of lightning and possibly hailstorms.

Greece's National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued an emergency notice warning of thunderstorms and hail which are expected to hit the country as of Friday afternoon, starting from the northwestern regions.

It used to be that, in Greek summers, temperatures, with few exceptions, used to peak at around 33 degrees Celsius (92F), ideal for beachgoers and other holidaymakers, domestic and foreign.

But heatwaves have become increasingly frequent since the late 1950s and this trend is accelerating.

Greece's National Meteorological Service (EMY) warned on Saturday of storms and strong winds which are expected to hit the country as of Sunday, starting from the western regions.

A flight from Athens to Thessaloniki was delayed by two hours on Thursday due to low visibility at the northern port city's international airport, state-run news agency ANA-MPA reported.

Greece's National Meteorological Service (EMY) said fog at the airport limits visibility to 100 meters creating problems for landing aircraft. It expects visibility to gradually improve after 10 a.m.

Τemperatures dropped below zero on Wednesday (Christmas Day) in several mountainous areas of Greece, Greece's National Meteorological Service (EMY) said, warning that a new cold front will bring rain and snow as of Friday.

Greece's National Meteorological Service (EMY) warned on Monday of storms, hail and strong winds which are expected to hit the country as of Tuesday, starting from the western regions.

Four people were lightly injured on Wednesday afternoon when lightning struck the Acropolis Hill during a thunderstorm, the Culture Ministry said.
The citadel's lightning rod was hit by a bolt and its impact smashed the windows of the ticket booths at the entrance to the ancient site, injuring two Culture Ministry employees and two tourists.