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Σήμερα στην Ελλάδα θα έχουμε δύσκολες καιρικές συνθήκες. Θα υπάρξουν καταιγίδες , χαλάζι και δυνατοί άνεμοι . Οι περιοχές που θα πληγούν είναι το Ιόνιο, η Ήπειρος, η δυτική Ελλάδα και Αιγαίο. Προσοχή στη μετακίνηση και ακολουθείτε τις οδηγίες. Οι θερμοκρασίες θα κυμαίνονται από 13 έως 21 βαθμούς Κελσίου.

Translation

Today in Greece, we will experience challenging weather conditions. Thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds are expected. The areas that will be affected are the Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western Greece, and the Aegean. Please take care when travelling and follow the guidelines. Temperatures will range from 13 to 21 degrees Celsius.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: What kind of weather will Greece experience today?

Greece will experience storms, hail, and strong winds today.

Question 2: What are the expected temperature ranges in degrees Celsius?

The temperatures are expected to range from 13 to 21 degrees Celsius.

Exercise: Vocabulary

- weather

(f.) - storm

(n.) - hail

(m.) - wind

- affect

- range

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▌08/12/2024

Greece is bracing for a bout of severe weather as strong storms and hail are forecasted to hit various regions of the country. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an updated weather warning, indicating that these conditions will persist throughout the day.

The affected areas include the islands of the Ionian Sea, Epirus, and the western mainland regions such as Western Sterea and the Western Peloponnese. Also, significant weather events are anticipated in Thrace, the islands of the eastern Aegean, particularly around Samos and Ikaria, and potentially the Dodecanese islands.

Reports suggest that the storms will be accompanied by frequent lightning and localized hail. The EMY cautions that heavy rainfall and thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding and transport disruptions, advising residents to stay alert and limit unnecessary travel.

Over the past days, emergency alerts were sent to mobile phones in areas like Ilia, urging locals to minimize movement due to intense rainfalls. The authorities have emphasized the importance of following official advice to ensure safety.

Severe Storms and Hail Warnings Across Greece Severe Storms and Hail Warnings Across Greece (Illustration)

Visibility concerns are expected during morning and evening hours with fog likely to reduce visibility in parts of the country. Meanwhile, southern and southwesterly winds are predicted to reach speeds between 4 and 7 on the Beaufort scale, particularly affecting maritime and coastal areas.

Temperatures are set to fluctuate, with the northern regions experiencing highs of 13 to 15 degrees Celsius, while other regions might witness temperatures rising up to 18 degrees Celsius. In the south, some areas might reach even higher temperatures between 19 and 21 degrees Celsius.

In Athens and Thessaloniki, periods of cloudiness with potential showers and isolated thunderstorms are anticipated by the evening. Wind speeds in these urban areas will vary between 3 and 4 Beaufort, picking up later in the day.

The EMY forecasts that the adverse weather patterns will gradually ease off as we head into the week, though vigilance is highly advised until storm conditions subside fully.

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