Greece Braces for Thunderstorms Amid Heatwave

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1. αναμένω
   περιμένω κάτι να συμβεί ↩︎
2. καταιγίδα  (f.)
   έντονη βροχή με αστραπές και κεραυνούς ↩︎
3. χαλάζι  (n.)
   μικρές μπάλες από πάγο που πέφτουν από τον ουρανό ↩︎
4. δυνατός
   που έχει μεγάλη ένταση ή δύναμη ↩︎
5. ιδίως
   κυρίως, πρωτίστως ↩︎
6. πυρκαγιά  (f.)
   μεγάλη και καταστροφική φωτιά ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: What kind of weather is expected in Greece on Monday, August 18, 2025?

Question 2: What is the temperature range predicted for the storms in Greece?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
αναμένω	expect
καταιγίδα  (f.)	storm
χαλάζι  (n.)	hail
δυνατός	strong
ιδίως	especially
πυρκαγιά  (f.)	fire

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Greece is experiencing a shift in weather conditions as the country braces for a wet start to the week with thunderstorms and rains expected to affect predominantly the mainland regions. This comes as a contrast to the general scene of high temperatures and bright skies which had characterized the country recently.

According to forecasts, rainfall and storms are anticipated on the afternoon of Monday, 18 August 2025. The main areas likely to be impacted include the mountainous regions of the mainland, where storms could be accompanied by occasional hail and robust gusts of wind. The regions of southwestern Epirus, western Thessaly, and central and western Central Greece are expected to experience the most severe weather conditions.

Meteorological data from Meteo indicates that variable cloud cover will be noted across these areas, escalating into showers and storms in the afternoon. The risk of such adverse weather phenomena is amplified by potential hailstorms and strong gusty winds.

The Greek National Meteorological Service (EMY) states that while the rain retains its hold in some parts, temperatures are predicted to be around average for this time of year. In most regions, temperatures will range between 31 to 34 degrees Celsius, and could locally rise up to 36 degrees in certain inland areas.

The windy conditions also continue, with expectations of winds blowing from western to northwestern directions, reaching up to 6 on the Beaufort scale in areas like the Aegean Sea and the region of Kastellorizo.

Despite these wet conditions, a dip and subsequent rise in temperatures are anticipated throughout the week. By midweek, most parts of Greece should return to sunnier, drier conditions with only sporadic cloud cover and minimal chances of isolated showers in the mountain regions. This pattern is expected to last, with temperature readings slightly increasing toward the weekend.

This weather shift comes after the country has been on high alert for potential fires, given its recent dry spells and heatwaves. Forecasters have warned that despite the rains, areas such as Attica, Boeotia, and the islands in the Aegean still face a significant risk of wildfires due to dry conditions prior to the rainfall.

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