Meteo: Very high to extreme heat load in most of the country

Very high maximum temperatures (locally exceeding 40 ° C) are expected on Friday, according to the latest forecast data from meteo.gr/National Observatory of Athens. Temperatures will remain high throughout the night.
More specifically, according to the biometeorological warning system HEAT-ALARM, and as shown on the relevant map, extreme thermal stress and associated danger levels are expected in parts of Central and Western Macedonia and the Peloponnese. Very high thermal stress and related risk levels will be present across most of the mainland and on islands in the Northern and Eastern Aegean.
Therefore, protective measures are suggested, including regular cool showers, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, outdoor workers, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.