Central and South Corfu close all schools on Tuesday 3 November over severe weather

Schools shut across Corfu

Primary and secondary schools in the municipalities of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands and in South Corfu will stay closed on Tuesday 3 November 2026, because severe weather is forecast for the area. Mayor Stefanos Poulimenos made the decision for Central Corfu, weighing a Red Code alert issued by Civil Protection and forecasts from the National Meteorological Service (EMY). The South Corfu municipality took a matching decision on the same grounds. The South Corfu municipality said the aim is to protect pupils, accompanying adults and teaching staff, and to ease travel while the weather lasts. Nursery and early-childhood centres in Central Corfu will nonetheless operate as normal.

Forecast window and preparations

The heaviest phenomena are expected between 04:00 and 07:00 on Tuesday morning, and that forecast sets the timing of the closures. Civil Protection held an emergency meeting in the Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands municipality, bringing together involved bodies and volunteer groups to coordinate operations ahead of the storm. Emergency services and the fire brigade are on standby to respond to any problems that develop. Authorities are asking residents to avoid unnecessary travel and to follow self-protection guidance, particularly in areas where falling objects and trees pose a danger. Residents are also told to monitor official announcements for any later updates, as the situation may change.

North Corfu still undecided

The status of schools in North Corfu has not been settled. The regional education director for the Ionian Islands confirmed the closures to the Greek news agency ANA-MPA and said a decision on whether North Corfu's schools will open is still to be announced. One account, however, states that schools in the north will operate as normal, so the coverage does not yet agree on the position in that municipality. The Central Corfu order covers all primary and secondary units in the area, while the North Corfu announcement is expected soon.

Rhodes suspends schools and sports facilities

The Rhodes municipality has also acted ahead of the weather. Mayor Alexandros Koliadis announced on 2 November a preventive suspension of all school units, preschool structures and sports facilities across the island for Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 November 2026. The order cites dangerous conditions brought by storm Agneta and applies to every municipal unit on the island. It also covers children's nurseries, special schools, after-school centres for children (KDAP), the municipal music conservatory and workshops run by the municipality. The Rhodes order begins on Monday 2 November, a day before the Corfu closures take effect. The municipal authority said the decision was taken as a precaution, with the safety of pupils and teachers as the main concern.