Greece’s 112 emergency alert system has urged people in Evia, Skyros and the Sporades to limit travel to essential journeys from Tuesday until Wednesday afternoon, October 14, as severe weather threatens the areas.
The warning advises residents and visitors to follow instructions from the authorities as intense weather conditions affect the islands and surrounding regions.
The emergency message states:
“Severe weather conditions are expected in Evia, Skyros and the Sporades from Tuesday afternoon, October 13, until Wednesday afternoon, October 14. Limit your movements to those that are absolutely necessary. Follow the instructions of the authorities.”
Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected across Greece
According to the Emergency Bulletin of Dangerous Weather Phenomena issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) on Tuesday, October 13, heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the possibility of local hailstorms, are expected across most of Greece on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The most severe conditions are forecast for marine and coastal areas.
The HNMS also forecasts locally very strong northeasterly winds in the northern Aegean from Tuesday evening, October 13.
Kosta Papadopoulos
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