UK tourists have been warned by Greek authorities to remain vigilant as holiday hotspots are bracing for extreme weather in the coming days.
Brits abroad are being urged to stay alert and vigilant as the country prepares for storms and strong winds. From tomorrow, heavy rain and thunderstorms will sweep across the nation. By Monday, the adverse weather will spread westwards, bringing with it powerful gusts.
These strong winds are set to persist into Monday afternoon, but by the early hours of Tuesday morning, conditions across the country are expected to improve, reports the Express.
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Tourist favourites such as Crete, Kilkis and Thessaloniki are among the areas predicted to be hit. Local authorities have issued safety advice for both locals and visitors, including staying indoors during heavy rainfall and steering clear of areas at risk of landslides or rock falls, particularly in mountainous regions like Samaria Gorge.
Coastal areas could face significant disruption due to the strong winds. Ferries, boats and other water transport services may be delayed or cancelled, and flights could also be affected by the severe weather.
The Greek Tourism Board is advising those travelling in the upcoming days to check with their accommodation providers and tour operators regarding any changes or disruptions to planned activities. Meanwhile, here in the UK, some areas are bracing for winds as high as 97kmph in just a few days, according to new weather maps, with heavy rain and potential flooding on the horizon.
Forecast data gathered by wxcharts.com reveals a strip of Scotland set to be hit with the highest wind speeds on Monday, September 30, stretching from the northwest down to areas like Fort William and Glencoe in the western Highlands. The weather site's latest map also highlights a massive blob of purple - indicating speeds nearing 100 - off Britain's southwestern coast.
Most of England can expect wind speeds of between 50 and mid 60kmph, with patches of those purple high speeds appearing on the western coast of Britain, including in Wales.
