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Greece is bracing for a spell of severe weather on Sunday, with locally heavy rain, thunderstorms, possible hail and gale force winds expected across several regions.<\/p>\n
The National Meteorological Service has issued an orange warning<\/strong> and updated its Emergency Weather Deterioration Bulletin based on the latest forecast data.<\/p>\n According to the latest forecast, locally heavy rain and thunderstorms, with a possibility of hail, are expected in:<\/p>\n These conditions are expected to continue through the morning.<\/p>\n Evia<\/strong> is also expected to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the unsettled weather forecast to persist until the afternoon.<\/p>\n At the same time, northeasterly winds of 7 to 8 Beaufort<\/strong> are expected across the central and northern Aegean, creating potentially difficult conditions at sea.<\/p>\n The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has urged residents and visitors to exercise particular caution and take measures to protect themselves from the risks associated with severe weather.<\/p>\n State services, regions and municipalities have been placed on increased civil protection alert so they can respond quickly to any problems caused by the weather.<\/p>\n Residents are advised to remain informed through the National Meteorological Service\u2019s regular weather updates and to follow instructions issued by local authorities.<\/p>\n Information on road conditions, including possible flooding and restrictions caused by floodwaters, is available through the Hellenic Police.<\/p>\n Further information and self protection guidance is available through the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.<\/p>\nWhere severe weather is expected<\/h3>\n
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Authorities urge caution<\/h3>\n