Storm that killed one in Rhodes eases, new rain expected from 16 October
A storm that killed one person in Rhodes on 14 October has eased, but Greek forecasters expect a fresh spell of rain and possible storms from Friday, 16 October.
Storm damage in Rhodes and Evia
The storm that struck Rhodes on 14 October left one person dead and widespread damage across the island. Rivers overflowed in Evia, and 112 emergency messages were sent to move residents away from affected areas. Serious problems were also reported on Skiathos.
- Storm hits Rhodes, one person killed and widespread damage
- Conditions improve by afternoon, strong northerly winds over the Aegean ease
- New deterioration with rain and possible storms begins
- Rain gradually weakens
- Generally clear weather with slight temperature rise
Conditions on Thursday, 15 October
According to meteo's forecast, rain on Thursday is expected mainly in Evia, Crete, the eastern Aegean and the Dodecanese, and conditions should improve by the afternoon. Northerly winds of 6 to 8 Beaufort over the Aegean are forecast to ease from the morning, while winds in the Ionian start weaker at 2 to 4 Beaufort and strengthen after noon to 4 to 6 Beaufort. Temperatures remain low for the season, starting at 2 degrees Celsius in West Macedonia, where the afternoon high should not exceed 15. In Athens the range is 14 to 20 degrees Celsius, and in the Thessaloniki area it is 10 to 18 degrees.
New deterioration from Friday
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) forecasts a new deterioration from Friday, 16 October, with increased cloud and rain first in the north and then, from the midday hours, across mainland Greece. Rain is expected to intensify in the afternoon and evening in Thessaly, eastern Sterea Ellada and Evia, where isolated storms are possible. The EMY expects the rain to continue on Saturday, 17 October, gradually weakening.
Outlook for the weekend
Sunday, 18 October is forecast to be generally clear, with temperatures rising slightly. The sequence of the past days, with the storm first hitting Rhodes and then moving on to Evia and Skiathos, has left the Greek islands and central mainland with disruption that the forecasts do not yet describe in full.
