Greece weather warnings today: severe rain, storms, wind
Every weather warning we have published for Greece, newest first: rain and storms, strong winds and heat. With the area, the time and what to do.
Updated: 12 October at 11:32 (Athens time)
Warnings and reports from the last 7 days
Severe weather in Greece: storms, cold and mountain snow
📍 GreeceSat10.1015:01Orange Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Greece - Epirus
📍 EpirusThu08.1021:49Crete Storm Damage: Authorities Complete 137 Building Inspections
📍 CreteMon05.1022:00Crete: Heavy Damage to Agricultural Roads and Crops in Western Chania
📍 CreteThis list is our coverage of warnings and severe weather. A warning may end or be updated: the current status is always on the EMY website and the MeteoAlarm map.
What the colours mean: yellow, orange, red
- GreenNo dangerous weather expected.
- YellowPotentially dangerous weather, but unlikely to be extreme. Take care with weather-dependent activities (sea, hikes, sailing).
- OrangeSevere weather that may cause damage or accidents. Be careful, keep up with the latest forecast and follow the authorities' advice.
- RedExtremely severe, very dangerous weather. Major damage and accidents are likely over a wide area, in many cases with a threat to life. Follow the authorities' instructions closely. Exceptional safety measures may be taken.
In Greece, warnings are issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY / HNMS), which runs the European MeteoAlarm warning system for Greece. Colour definitions follow MeteoAlarm. Sources: MeteoAlarm · EMY.
What does each warning mean? By type and level
Moderate = yellow, Severe = orange, Extreme = red.
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📱 112 alerts on your phone
Greece sends 112 emergency messages to phones, in Greek and English. If you receive one, follow its instructions (for example, limit travel or evacuate).
What to do in heavy rain, floods and thunderstorms
- Do not cross streams or flooded roads, on foot or by car.
- During a heavy-rain warning, avoid basements and underground places, and move to higher, safe ground.
- If your car gets stuck in water, get out: it may be swept away.
- In a thunderstorm outdoors: shelter in a building or a car. Never stand under a tall tree in open ground, and keep away from pylons, cables, metal objects and water.
- Secure or bring inside anything the wind can carry (for example on a balcony), and close doors and windows.
- Stay away from power lines and areas at risk of landslides.
- Follow the authorities' instructions.
Based on the Greek Civil Protection guidance: Storms · Floods
⛴️ Strong winds and ferries
In strong winds the port authorities may ban sailings, and ferries stay in port. This happened, for example, on 1 October 2026 at the ports of Rafina and Lavrio (read more). Before sailing, check with the ferry company, and check for strikes too: Strike today?
Emergency numbers in Greece
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Earlier warnings (last 30 days)
Crete: Severe Floods and Heavy Damage Hit the Lasithi Plateau
📍 Crete · DodecaneseSat03.1017:32Crete: Floods, damage and rescues amid severe weather and 112 alerts
📍 CreteSat03.1012:51Crete Severe Weather: Floods, Resurgences and 112 Alerts
📍 CreteFri02.1017:04Orange Wind Warning Issued for East Peloponnisos
📍 PeloponneseFri02.1014:38Greece Storm: Sailing Ban in the Aegean Sea and Port Disruptions
📍 North-East AegeanWed30.0917:28Orange Wind Warning Issued for the Cyclades Islands
📍 CycladesSun27.0913:21Severe Weather Warning Issued for Parts of Greece
📍 GreeceSun27.0909:41Severe Weather Causes Heavy Disruption in Evia, Skiathos and Parga
📍 Evia · Epirus · SkiathosSat26.0923:48Orange Rain Warning Issued for the Thessaly Region in Greece
📍 ThessalySat26.0923:47Orange Rain Warning Issued for Crete
📍 CreteSat26.0922:47Orange Rain Warning Issued for East Sterea and Evia
📍 Central Greece · EviaOfficial sources
Weather warnings: common questions
What does a severe rain warning mean in Greece?
A severe rain warning is usually an orange warning: under the MeteoAlarm definitions, orange means severe weather that may cause damage or accidents, such as flooding. Red is the highest level, extremely severe and very dangerous weather. During such a warning do not cross flooded roads, avoid basements and follow the authorities' instructions.
What should I do during a severe thunderstorm warning?
Shelter in a building or a car. Never stand under a tall tree in open ground, and keep away from pylons, cables, metal objects and water. Secure or bring inside anything the wind can carry, and follow the authorities' instructions.
What is an orange weather warning in Greece?
An orange warning means severe weather that may cause damage or accidents, such as heavy rain, thunderstorms or strong winds. Be careful, keep up with the forecast and follow the authorities' advice. In Greece warnings are issued by the national meteorological service (EMY) through MeteoAlarm.
What is the difference between yellow, orange and red warnings?
Yellow: potentially dangerous weather, but unlikely to be extreme. Orange: severe weather that may cause damage or accidents. Red: extremely severe, very dangerous weather, with damage and accidents likely over a wide area and in many cases a threat to life.
Where can I check if there is a weather warning in Greece today?
This Yavanet page lists every warning we have published, by area and time. The official, most up-to-date status is on the EMY website (emy.gr) and the MeteoAlarm map (meteoalarm.org).
Will I get a phone alert about severe weather in Greece?
Yes. Greece sends 112 emergency messages to phones, in Greek and English. If you receive one, follow its instructions. In an emergency call 112.
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