Filenews 17 July 2023
Over the next three days, the weather will be mostly clear and the temperature is not expected to change significantly to remain well above average values, according to the weather report.
Analytically
Seasonal low pressure along with hot and dry air mass affect the area.
Today, the weather will be clear but also warm. The winds will initially blow northeast to southeast weak to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort, and locally moderate, 4 Beaufort, becoming gradually by late afternoon mainly southwest to northwest, of the same intensity.
The sea will be calm until a little turbulent. The temperature will rise around 41 degrees in the interior, around 35 on the west coast, around 37 on the rest of the coasts and around 32 degrees in the higher mountains.
In the evening the weather will be clear. The winds will blow mainly northwest to northeast and in the north southeast weak, 3 Beaufort. The sea will be calm until a little turbulent.
The temperature will drop to around 26 degrees in the interior, south and east coasts, around 25 degrees on the rest of the coasts and 21 degrees in the higher mountains.
The next three days the weather will be mostly clear and the temperature is not expected to change significantly to remain well above the average climatic values.
Red alert
In the meantime, the Department of Forests informs the public that today, Monday, July 17, 2023, the risk of explosion and expansion of forest fires will remain at "Red Alert" level.
It is emphasized that it is forbidden to light a fire without permission and that this act constitutes an offense, which according to the Forest Law of 2012, is punishable by imprisonment up to 10 years or a fine of up to €50.000.00 or both penalties together and according to the Rural Fire Prevention Law of 1988 up to five years or a fine of up to €20.000 or both penalties.
Lighting a fire for food preparation is allowed only in the barbecues of the picnic areas.
It also appeals to the public to be particularly careful during their excursions, completely avoiding actions and activities that may cause fire, such as the use of tools or agricultural machinery that generate heat, sparks or flame, such as emery, welding and welding.
Finally, in case someone notices smoke or fire, they are called to call immediately 1407 (Department of Forests) or 112 (Fire Service).
