Significant deterioration expected pyrometeorological conditions in our country for three days from Sunday to Tuesday based on the latest available forecast data analyzed by the pyrometeorological team FLAME of the National Observatory of Athens (EAA) / meteo.gr.

The reason for this significant deterioration is the increase in northerly winds (above Beaufort 5) combined with the establishment of very hot and dry conditions, which will significantly increase the flammability of dead forest fuels. In general, fire and meteorological conditions in the period from August 7 to 9 will be characterized by the type of weather especially dangerous for forest fires “Hot + Dry + Windy” (hot, dry, windy).

– A very high potential for wind-driven forest fires with potentially high heat loads is expected in Kavala (including Thassos), Xanthi, Rodopi, Evros, Samothraki, Lemnos, Lesbos, Chios and more locally in Serra and Drama.

– A high potential for wind-driven forest fires with potentially high heat loads is expected in Attica, Boeotia, North and North Evia, Corinthia, Argolis and more locally North Phthiotis.

– A high potential for wind-driven forest fires is expected in South Crete and the northernmost islands of the Cyclades.

– In Ilia, Achaia and Etoloakarnania, a localized moderate/high potential for trailing (pyroinduction) forest fires is expected.

– A very high potential for wind-driven forest fires with potentially high heat loads is expected in Kavala (including Thassos), Xanthi, Rhodopes, Evros, Samothraki, Lemnos, Phokis and south and east Chalkidiki.

– A very high potential for wind-driven forest fires with potentially high heat loads is expected in Attica, Boeotia, Northern and Southern Evia, Corinth, Argolis, Laconia and more locally in Phthiotis, Achaia, Northern Evia, Northern Lesvos. and Chios.

– In Thessaloniki, Pella, Serres, Drama, Kilkis and Lefkada, local high potential for wind-driven forest fires is expected.

– In Ilia, Achaia and Etoloakarnania, a localized moderate/high potential for trailing (pyroinduction) forest fires is expected.

– Very high potential for wind-driven forest fires with potentially high heat loads expected in Kavala (including Thassos), Xanthi, Rhodopes, Evros, Attica, Boeotia, Northern and Northern Evia, Corinth and Argolis, as well as locally in Laconia, Arcadia , Ahaye. , Phthiotida and N. evia.

– In Thessaloniki, Halkidiki (Kassandra), Pella, Serres, Drama and West Crete, localized high potential for wind driven forest fires with potentially high heat loads is expected.

– In Ilia, Achaia and Etoloakarnania, a localized moderate/high potential for trailing (pyroinduction) forest fires is expected.

In the geographic areas above, particular attention should be given to areas where northerly winds will “co-align” with the terrain and forest fuel (for example, when the wind is blowing perpendicular to the slope of a densely vegetated mountain range), maximizing the potential for extreme events. fire behaviour.

In addition, according to meteorological data, in the above geographical areas, the estimated moisture content in dead wood fuel will not exceed 10-12% during midday/afternoon hours, which will facilitate ignition, maintenance and spread of fire. , while it will remain at similar levels (12-14%) at night, limiting the night “control window” of the fire.