Greece hot weather maps show 44C heatwave scorching country for 3 days straight

Parts of Greece are experiencing extreme temperatures (Image: Getty)

Greece will continue to experience hot weather conditions as the latest weather maps show temperatures rising to unbearable 43C and above for three days in a row- starting from Friday. According to WXCharts weather maps, the sweltering conditions will begin to hit the European country from Friday with the mercury levels soaring to 44C in central parts of the country. 

On Saturday (July 27), the temperature levels will reach 43C, while they will again rise to 44C on Sunday (July 28), the maps have suggested. The extreme weather conditions have brought the popular tourist destination to a standstill with authorities scrambling to take preventive measures. Earlier this week, a fire was reported in a forest near to the city of Corinth, west of Athens due to the extreme temperatures. 

Weather maps show parts of Greece to experience 44C on Friday. (Image: WXCharts)

Temperature levels are likely to soar to above 43C for a few days (Image: Getty)

Over 180 firefighters, 15 planes and 12 helicopters were deployed to tackle the blaze which saw villages evacuated.  According to the Greek meteorological site Meteo, the scorching conditions are likely to continue this weekend. 

Forecasting for Saturday, it said: “Heatwave conditions in most areas of the country. Maximums at 40-42 degrees and locally in the west and south at 43-44 degrees. Locally extreme heat load in the west and north. Increased winds at 6-7 Beaufort in the Aegean.

“More specifically, on Saturday, July 26, heatwave conditions will prevail across almost the entire country. During the warm hours of the day, local clouds will develop in the continental mountainous areas.”

Tourists and locals in Greece have been advised to stay cool by avoiding the heat and crowds. The Greek government has urged to use fans or air conditioning and drink plenty of water to stay protected from the heat conditions. 

The temperature levels will rise to 43C on Saturday, the maps show. (Image: WXCharts)

Sunday will be another warm day with mercury levels rising to 44C, the maps have suggested. (Image: WXCharts)

Even earlier this week, the Greek authorities shut down the Acropolis for five hours from midday on Tuesday and Wednesday. Fire services and authorities have been placed on high alert, with labourers told to pause outdoor work during the peak of the afternoon heat.

The UK Foreign Office has also urged the travellers to follow the latest advice as wilfires continue to rage across the region. 

In its advice page for Greece, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) stated: "There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October."

British tourists are warned to make sure their mobile phone is charged to receive emergency alerts warning of wildfires.