Weather: Gusty winds up to 8 Beaufort in the Aegean Sea – Extreme fire danger in 4 Regions
Source: ProtoThema English
The weekend is expected to see good weather and limited instability and showers, but the wind field will remain strong in the Aegean and temperatures will show a slight rise.
Yesterday strong north winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort mainly in the northern Cyclades kept ships tied up in ports since morning causing great inconvenience to those planning to travel to the islands. Of the 25 scheduled itineraries from Piraeus, only 19 were finally carried out, while many passengers cancelled or changed their tickets.
From the evening, traffic was gradually restored, while earlier in the day, alternative sailing plans were used to serve passengers, so that some ships could safely reach the ports of destination. However, the inconvenience for many passengers continues, as many are still waiting at agencies for ticket changes.
Although the winds will remain gusty today, no sailing ban has been announced from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio, so the ships have departed for their destinations as normal.
Based on the latest forecast data from Meteo.gr, a small and temporary improvement in pyrometeorological conditions (slight weakening of winds and recovery of moisture of thin dead forest fuels) occurred during the evening hours of Friday 8 August 2025 (21:00/22:00) until the early morning hours of Saturday 9 August 2025 (01:00/02:00), while then in the morning hours of Saturday, a renewed strengthening of the northern winds (7-8 Beaufort) is expected.
According to Open meteorologist Klearchos Marousakis, very strong and locally gusty winds are expected in Attica today.
Four regions at extreme fire risk – Ten are forecast to be at risk category 4
According to the Fire Risk Forecast Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate & Civil Protection, for today Saturday 09 August 2025, extreme risk is forecast in four regions and high fire risk in ten.
Extreme fire danger – State of Alert (risk category 5) for the following regions:
Region of Attica (including the island of Kythira)
Region of Central Greece (Regional Units of Boeotia, Euboea)
Region of Peloponnese (Regional Units of Argolis, Corinthia, Laconia, Arcadia)
Region of Western Greece (Regional Units of Achaea, Elis)
Very high risk of wildfire (risk category 4) for the following areas:
Region of Western Greece
Region of Peloponnese
Region of the Ionian Islands (Regional Units of Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Lefkada)
Region of Central Greece (Regional Units of Phthiotis, Phocis, Euboea including the island of Skyros)
Region of the North Aegean
Region of the South Aegean (Regional Units of the Cyclades)
Region of Crete
Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (Regional Units of Rhodope, Kavala, Thasos, Xanthi, Evros including the island of Samothraki)
Region of Central Macedonia (Regional Unit of Chalkidiki, including Mount Athos)
Region of Epirus (Regional Unit of Preveza)
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection has informed the competent governmental services involved, as well as the Regions and the Municipalities of the above regions, in order to be on increased civil protection preparedness in order to deal immediately with any fire incidents.
Wind gusts reached up to 142 km/h on Friday
The maximum wind gust on August 8 was recorded in Paximada Karystos. According to the National Observatory, the wind reached 142 kilometers in Paximada, while at the top of Penteli the maximum gust was 135.
An overview of the eight strongest wind gusts recorded Friday:
- Power Karystos: 142 km/h
- Penteli Peak: 135 km/h
- Anafi: 101 km/h
- Pedeli: 100 km/h
- Tenos Porto: 98 km/h
- Carinthos: 90 km/h
- Paleochora Chania: 87 km/h
- Plakias of Rethymnon: 85 km/h
Today’s weather
Sunshine is forecast with a few clouds in Evia, the Cyclades and the northern and mountainous parts of Crete.
The temperature will range from 22 to 37 degrees in Northern Greece (in Western Macedonia from 16 to 32 degrees), 24 to 34 degrees in Central and Southern Greece (in Thessaly up to 36 degrees), 24 to 38 degrees in Western Greece, 24 to 32 degrees in the Cyclades and Crete, 24 to 39 degrees in the East Aegean islands and 23 to 37 degrees in the Dodecanese.
The winds will blow in the Aegean from the north, moderate to strong 5-6 Beaufort and locally in the Central and South Aegean almost gale force 7 Beaufort (wind gusts up to 80-90 km/h), while in the Ionian Sea from the east, light and from noon in the North and Central Ionian Sea from the northwest, occasionally moderate 4-5 Beaufort.
We expect sunshine on Saturday in Attica. The temperature will range from 27 to 34 degrees Celsius, but in the north and east it will be 2-3 degrees lower. Winds will blow from the north moderate to strong 5-6 Beaufort and in the east almost gusty 7 Beaufort (wind gusts up to 80-90 km/h).
We expect sunshine on Saturday in Thessaloniki. The temperature will range from 27 to 36 degrees Celsius. The winds in Thermaikos will be light from variable directions.
The weather on Sunday, August 10
Clear weather.
The winds will blow from the north in the west 3 to 5 Beaufort, in the east 5 to 7 Beaufort, and in the Aegean Sea locally up to 8 Beaufort.
The wind will blow from the south-east to the south-east, and from the east to the south-east, with winds of up to 10 to 15 km/h and sea breezes, with winds of up to 100 km/h.
The temperature will rise slightly. It will reach 35 to 37 degrees Celsius in most areas and 38 to 39 degrees in the western and northern mainland, while in the Cyclades, the Sporades and northern Crete it will not exceed 30 to 32 degrees Celsius.
The weather on Monday 11 August
The weather will be clear.
Winds will blow from the north, 3 to 5 Beaufort in the west, 5 to 7 Beaufort in the east and until the morning hours in the Aegean Sea, locally 8 Beaufort.
The temperature will not change significantly.
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