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The weather is changing rapidly as the bad weather is already underway – the weekend express with problems in many areas of the country, mainly those caused by the extreme weather in Epirus.
The express winter has already made its presence felt with a drop in temperature as expected. According to EMY’s forecast, in the central and northern Aegean, southwesterly winds of local 8 Beaufort will initially blow, but northwesterly winds of 8 Beaufort intensity will quickly prevail in the Aegean and Ionian.
It is recalled that in his post yesterday, the director of EMY, Thodoris Kolidas, states that by Sunday “the mercury is expected to drop 10 degrees from north to south”.
The weather according to EMY
According to the general forecast of the National Meteorological Service, clouds with rain and storms are expected on Saturday in the Ionian, the western, central and northern mainland, the islands of the eastern Aegean, western Crete and temporary weather in the rest of the regions.
From the morning hours and from the west the weather will gradually improve and from the evening the phenomena will be limited to the Aegean, eastern Evia and northern Crete where there will be weak local rains. Temporary snowfall will occur in the northern mountains in western Macedonia.
The temperature will drop initially in the north and central areas and from the afternoon in the rest of the regions. It will reach 12 degrees in the north, in the Ionian and the rest of the mainland 16 to 18 and locally in the south 19 to 20 degrees, in the southern island time 21 and in the Dodecanese 23 degrees Celsius.
By the evening the drop in temperature will be noticeable across the country, when the minimum temperatures will be recorded
EMY map of how the weather will move on Saturday in terms of temperatures
The minimum temperatures will range in the northern and central plains around -3 (minus three) to 3 degrees Celsius. It is noted that by the evening the drop in temperature will be noticeable throughout the country, when the minimum temperatures will also be noted.
MACEDONIA, THRACE
Weather: Initially cloudy with local rains, sporadic storms mainly in eastern Macedonia and Thrace and snowfall in the mountains and western Macedonia. The weather will soon improve and it will become generally clear from noon in Macedonia and from the afternoon in Thrace.
Winds: Initially southwest 5 to 7 and local 8 Beaufort, which from early morning and from the west will turn to northerly 5 to 7 and to the west local 8 Beaufort. In the east the winds will weaken in the evening.
Temperature: From 00 (zero) to 12 degrees Celsius. In western Macedonia 2 to 3 degrees lower.
IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIROS, WEST STEREA, WEST PELOPONNISOS
Weather: Cloudy with rain in the morning, sporadic storms and snowfall in the highlands of Epirus. Soon the weather will improve and from midday it will become generally sunny.
Winds: North northwest 5 to 7, in the Ionian locally 8 Beaufort with weakening from the evening.
Temperature: From 03 to 16 degrees Celsius. In the interior of Epirus 4 to 5 degrees lower.
EMY map of how the weather will move on Saturday
EASTERN STEREA, EVIA, EASTERN PELOPONNISOS
Weather: In the eastern Peloponnese and the western parts of the eastern Mainland initially cloudy with local rain, early in the morning possibly isolated storms in the Mainland and quick improvement. In Evia, temporarily increased clouds with light local rains which will be limited to eastern Evia in the evening.
Winds: Southwest 5 to 7 and in the east temporary local 8 Beaufort, which will quickly turn to northwest with the same intensity.
Temperature: From 06 to 19, in the south local 20 degrees Celsius. In the north 3 to 4 degrees lower.
CYCLADES, CRETE
Weather: A few clouds temporarily increasing with local showers and possible isolated thunderstorms. From the afternoon the phenomena will weaken and there will be light local rains mainly in northern Crete.
Winds: Southwest 4 to 6 and in the Cyclades locally 7 Beaufort, which will gradually change to North Northwest and strengthen to 6 to 8 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 12 to 21 degrees Celsius.
EAST AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANISE
Weather: Temporarily increased clouds with local rains and sporadic storms. Gradually and from the north the weather will improve. A few clouds from the evening.
Winds: South southwest 4 to 6 and in the north 6 to 8 Beaufort. Gradually and from the north they will turn to north-northwesterly 5 to 7 and locally 8 Beaufort.
Temperature: In the Dodecanese from 13 to 23 degrees Celsius. In the islands of the eastern Aegean 4 to 5 degrees lower.
THESSALY
Weather: Initially cloudy with local rains and possibly in the early hours of the morning sporadic storms mainly in the western parts. The phenomena will soon weaken, the weather will improve and from the afternoon it will become generally clear.
Winds: Initially southwest 4 to 6 which will quickly turn to northwest 5 to 7 and in the Sporades locally 8 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 02 to 13 degrees Celsius.
ATTICA
Weather: Clouds temporarily increasing with a chance of light local rain in the morning in the west and north. From the afternoon generally sunny.
Winds: Initially south southwest 4 to 6 and in the south 7 Beaufort which will quickly turn to northwest 5 to 7 and temporarily in the early afternoon local 8 Beaufort. From midday it will become northerly 5 to 7 and in the Saronic region temporarily local 8 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 07 to 19 degrees Celsius.
THESSALONIKI
Weather: In the early hours of the morning cloudy with local rains and possibly sporadic storms. The phenomena will soon stop and from noon the weather will become generally clear.
Winds: In the early morning hours southwest 5 to 7 which will quickly turn to northwest 5 to 7 and in Thermaikos local 8 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 03 to 12 to 13 degrees Celsius.
The weather on Sunday
Generally clear weather and only in places in the Aegean, Crete and the eastern mainland there will be temporary clouds. The winds will blow north northeast, in the west 3 to 5 Beaufort, in the eastern continental 5 to 6 and in the Aegean 6 to 8 and in its southernmost parts until noon local 9 Beaufort.
The temperature will drop noticeably across the country. It will reach 10 to 12 degrees in the central and northern areas, 13 to 15 degrees in the rest of the country and only in the southern mainland, in Crete and the Dodecanese it will locally reach 16 to 17 degrees Celsius.
In the morning hours, mainly in the northern continental areas, there will be frost, strong in places in the northwest.
The weather on Monday
Generally clear weather throughout the country with a few clouds temporarily increasing in the north.
In the morning and evening hours, the visibility in the continental, Ionian and northern Aegean will be locally limited.
Winds in the Ionian, continental and northern Aegean will be variable 2 to 4 Beaufort, while in the central and southern Aegean will blow north northeast 5 to 6 and locally in the southeast 7 Beaufort.
The temperature will see a slight rise mainly in terms of its maximum values in most areas. It will reach 11 to 13 degrees in the north, 14 to 16 in the central continental areas and the Aegean, while in the west it will locally reach 17 degrees Celsius. In the morning hours in the northern continental areas there will be frost which will be strong in places in the northwest.
The weather on Tuesday
Generally clear weather with a few passing clouds.
Visibility will be locally limited in the morning and evening hours.
Winds will be variable 2 to 4 and only in the southern seas will blow northwest up to 5 Beaufort.
Temperatures will see little further rise in most areas.
The weather on Wednesday
Generally clear weather with a few passing clouds.
Visibility will be locally limited in the morning and evening hours.
Winds will be variable 2 to 4 Beaufort.
The temperature in further rise across the country.
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What are the ethical considerations surrounding the potential disruption to outdoor activities and travel plans caused by the predicted weather changes?
Here are some open-ended questions based on the weather report you provided, divided into thematic sections to encourage discussion and diverse perspectives:
**Overall Weather Trends**
* How will the shifting weather patterns described in the report affect people’s daily lives and routines?
* What are the potential implications of the predicted temperature drop, both positive and negative?
* How might these weather changes impact local ecosystems and agriculture in the affected regions?
**Regional Variations**
* The report mentions varied weather conditions across different regions. Which areas seem most likely to experience significant disruptions due to the weather? Why?
* Compare and contrast the weather forecasts for the mainland and the islands. How might these differences influence travel or outdoor activities?
**Impact on Specific Activities**
* With the potential for strong winds and rain, what precautions should people take if they are planning outdoor activities over the weekend?
* How might the predicted frost and snowfall affect transportation and infrastructure in the northern regions?
**Long-Term Outlook**
* Beyond the immediate forecast, how might these weather patterns be connected to broader climate trends or seasonal shifts?
* What steps can communities and individuals take to prepare for and mitigate the potential effects of extreme weather events in the future?
**Discussion and Debate**
* Some people may welcome these changes while others might find them disruptive. What are the differing perspectives on this weather forecast within the affected communities?
* How does access to accurate and timely weather information influence how individuals and communities respond to changing weather conditions?
Let me know if you’d like me to elaborate on any specific section or develop more questions around a particular theme!
