Greece faces heavy rain and thunderstorms today, with Athens and Thessaloniki affected

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Greece will experience strong rain and thunderstorms across many regions today, February 6, 2026. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) issued warnings for the North and East Aegean islands and the Dodecanese until early morning. Athens and Thessaloniki are also affected by the bad weather. The forecast includes localized heavy phenomena in the East Aegean and Dodecanese, which will weaken. Other areas will see rain and scattered thunderstorms, with light snow in mountainous mainland areas. African dust is also expected.


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