112 Alert for Severe Weather in Ionian and Western Greece

An emergency alert from 112 was sent to residents of the Ionian Islands and Western Greece, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The message urges citizens to limit their travel and follow the instructions of the authorities.

Specifically, the message concerns the areas of: Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Lefkada, Aitoloakarnania, Achaia, Ilia, Messinia, Arta, and Preveza. The warning is valid from the evening hours of Saturday, September 27, 2025, until the evening hours of Sunday, September 28, 2025.

According to the EMY, heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in the Ionian Islands, the western Peloponnese, and the southern regions of Epirus. Meteorologists such as Klearchos Marousakis and Theodoros Kolydas have warned of extreme weather events, with Giorgos Tsatrafyllias mentioning large amounts of water.