Weather Thursday, September 3: rain, dust, winds

According to the weather forecast published by News.gr for Thursday, September 3, 2026, the day begins with clouds over the northern and eastern mainland as well as the North Aegean, which gradually spread across the whole of mainland Greece. Local rain and scattered storms are expected in central and eastern Macedonia, while isolated phenomena are not ruled out in other parts of the country too. The source also reports increased dust concentrations during the day. Winds in the Aegean will blow from the north at 4 to 6 Beaufort, while in the Ionian they will initially be northwesterly at 3 to 5 Beaufort, strengthening to 4 to 6 Beaufort from midday.

Temperatures will range from 18 to 37 degrees Celsius depending on the region, with the highest values recorded on the mainland and the lowest in mountainous and northern areas during the morning hours. In Athens, temperatures are expected to range from 28 to 35 degrees. This pattern, with clouds starting in the north and spreading south, is a common pattern in early September, when the transition from summer to autumn often brings unstable weather to Macedonia and Thrace, while the southern Aegean and the islands usually maintain higher temperatures and greater weather stability.

The strength of the winds in the Aegean and the Ionian has practical consequences for ferry services, as gusts of 5 to 6 Beaufort can affect the routes of smaller ships or those more sensitive to wind, especially on open Aegean routes. For swimmers, the same conditions mean increased swell and currents on beaches exposed to the wind, which is usually accompanied by corresponding caution advisories at beaches. Increased dust concentrations, on the other hand, mainly affect vulnerable groups such as people with respiratory problems, the elderly and young children, for whom it is usually recommended to limit time spent outdoors in cases of severe irritation.

The source does not report the issuing of an emergency severe weather bulletin for Thursday, September 3, nor a warning of extreme phenomena beyond the local rain and storms in Macedonia. It is a reminder that the official weather forecast and any emergency severe weather bulletins are issued exclusively by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (ΕΜΥ), which citizens can consult for the most authoritative and up-to-date information. For those planning ferry travel or beach outings in the coming days, it is recommended to follow announcements from the port authorities. More weather news can be found in the Weather section of TodayGrid, while for all national news see the edition page.