Weather

The wildfire at Dadia National Park in Evros stretched into a fifth day on Monday, threatening more destruction at the 43,000-hectare (106,000-acre) preserve. The park is considered one of the most important protected areas in Greece, Europe, and the...

At least four large fires are cutting a path of destruction across Greece on Saturday, burning homes and businesses, forcing evacuations, pushing into beach resorts, and scorching protected forests and parks. Strong winds and temperatures in the mid-30s Celsius (mid-90s...

Greece braces for a sustained heatwave that started on Thursday and may last until the end of July, meteorologists have warned. The meteorological service at the National Observatory of Athens, Meteo.gr, expects temperatures to rise by about ten degrees Celsius...

This year has already been a damaging one for wildfires in Greece with the most recent example being the large blaze on Mount Penteli in Athens' northern suburbs that ignited on July 19th. In the first few months of 2022,...

Record-high temperatures not predicted to hit England and France until 2050 are happening now, as Europe's latest heatwave continues to scorch the continent and shatter long-range weather models. Both countries have reported high temperatures above 40° Celsius—104° Fahrenheit—and higher...

A record-high temperature of 41° Celsius—105.8° Fahrenheit—predicted in England on Monday is part of a heatwave across Europe that has sparked devastating wildfires and prompted evacuations. The intense heat has led to deadly wildfires in Portugal, where at least 238...

In recent history, climate change has been at the forefront in contributing to hazards in weather cycles culminating in a multitude of worst incidents to mankind. With the long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns such as hurricanes, droughts and...

On Friday, weather forecaster office of the UK declared a national emergency as record red 'extreme heat' temperatures were predicted for most parts of England for Monday and Tuesday of next week. "Exceptional, perhaps record-breaking, temperatures are likely on Monday,...

The biggest supermoon of 2022 is set to arrive at its closest point to the Earth tonight, Wednesday (July 13th), at 5 a.m. EDT (09:00 GMT), a perigee distance of 221,994 miles (357,264 kilometers) away. NASA said that the Supermoon...

As climate change makes hot and dry conditions—often termed “fire weather”—more common and severe, vegetation dries out and landscapes become more flammable, pushing up the odds of dangerous wildfires. By Stefan H Doerr, Cristina Santín, John Abatzoglou, Pep Canadell and Matthew William Jones Humans...

Authorities in Greece issued warnings of fires this weekend as the country is experiencing blistering winds and high temperatures. As seen in the video, the Sifnos Jet ferry is struggling to maintain the course as it sails full of passengers...

June 21st marks the start of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere -- the longest day of the year. You'll have plenty of daylight to think about it, and if you're free, the possibilities are endless. The exact start...

A heatwave will hit Greece this week with temperatures reaching a scorching 40° to 41° Celsius (105.8°F) the National Meteorological Service’s emergency bulletin said on Monday. On Wednesday, temperatures will reach 38° to 39° Celsius on the mainland and 35°...

Damaged crops, flooded roads, and hundred of rescue calls from civilians were caused by the "Genesis" weather front in Greece.

Authorities in Greece warn of extreme weather conditions starting on Thursday that have been given the name "Genesis." The Climate Crisis and Citizen Protection Ministry urges people to exercise great caution and avoid unnecessary movement outside when the storm is...