Greece Heatwave Breaks Thursday as Strong North Winds Bring Relief, Then Heat Returns Sunday

Greece’s late-August heatwave will ease starting Thursday as strong north winds sweep the country, bringing cooler temperatures to eastern and northern regions, though a new warm-up is expected from Sunday as August bows out with high heat. Wednesday will be the last day of peak heat, with highs of 36–38°C on the mainland and up to 39°C in the south, while islands reach 34–36°C. Skies will be mostly clear, with isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms over mountainous areas of central and...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA