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Heavy rainfall affected several regions across Greece on Friday, in line with meteorologists' forecasts. The deluge was attributed to the so-called cold pool (CP) effect.

Severe weather instability is expected to continue across much of the country on Saturday, August 31st. The National Weather Service has updated the Special Weather Circular, initially issued on August 29th, 2024, at noon.

Atmospheric pressure will remain steady, close to the monthly average, with no significant changes expected.

Heavy rain and lightning have been affecting Attica in recent hours, causing major central roads to “flood.” Traffic congestion is making it difficult for drivers to move around.

Severe thunderstorms and local squalls are sweeping across much of Greece, impacting the Attica region since Friday afternoon.

Storms have moved from northern Attica into central Athens, with hail reported in parts of the capital and power outages in northern suburbs.

August in Greece is expected to end with lightning storms as a cold and unstable weather front is expected to affect most regions of the country until Saturday, according to an emergency bulletin issued by the national weather service, EMY, on Thursday.

This September, average monthly temperatures in Bulgaria are expected to be above the usual range, which typically varies between 17 and 20 degrees for most of the country and between 3 and 10 degrees in the mountains.

The weather forecast for Bulgaria on August 29, 2024, indicates a Code Orange alert for precipitation, reports Meteo Balkans. The country will experience complex weather conditions influenced by a high cyclone. Forecasts from ICON-EU, EU, and ARPEGE predict significant rainfall, leading to the alert.

The scene is changing for summer with thunderstorms and rain just before August leaves as well. Limited instability will prevail from today, with a few midday showers on the mainland and in the Ionian Sea.

The weather in Bulgaria is expected to change significantly, with the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issuing a yellow code warning for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 28. Citizens are advised to prepare for potentially severe weather conditions.