A looming heatwave set to hit Greece will see temperatures spike to 46°C, with warnings issued by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The scorching conditions are also affecting neighbouring European nations.
Greece is set to experience extreme heat, with temperatures predicted to climb to 46°C around July 14 according to weather maps from WXCharts. Specifically, areas near Larissa are expected to reach these high temperatures. The heatwave, commencing on July 13, will affect most parts of the country, with temperatures around 43°C on July 16. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has issued warnings to tourists as both extreme heat and wildfires impact the nation, including incidents near Athens. Other European nations such as Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Cyprus are also facing unusually high temperatures exceeding 40°C, triggering various levels of weather alerts and warnings.