Corfu, Greece – The weather in Corfu is set to gradually worsen, with a low-pressure system currently situated in the western Mediterranean intensifying. This system is being fueled by cold air masses from Northern Europe and Russia, while warm air masses from North Africa are further enhancing the formation of a cyclone bringing intense weather phenomena. The Ionian Islands, including Corfu, are expected to experience successive waves of bad weather until Thursday evening.
Heavy Rains and Gale Force Winds Up to 8 Beaufort
The primary characteristics of this severe weather event will be heavy rainfall and strong, gusty southeasterly winds, with maximum gusts anticipated to reach up to 8 Beaufort. The winds will be particularly intense due to the presence of high-pressure systems in Northern Europe, which will interact with the low-pressure system. Furthermore, significant rainfall is expected from Wednesday onwards, accompanied by African dust in the atmosphere and very high humidity levels throughout the affected days.
Temperature Drop and Bora Winds Expected
It is worth noting that a reduction in phenomena is expected from Friday, as anticyclones in Northern Europe will force the low-pressure system to move further west, away from Greece. This shift will result in a significant drop in temperature, which is forecasted to persist until Wednesday, December 31st, according to the latest weather data. Additionally, the phenomenon of Bora-type katabatic winds will intensify, further increasing the cold in the region. These cold, dry winds from northwestern directions will reach Corfu from areas of Italy, Slovenia, and parts of the Balkans, where high mountains contribute to extremely cold winter weather conditions due to both the season and the anticyclones.
Tuesday’s Weather Forecast for Corfu
Tomorrow, Tuesday, the day will begin with sunshine but also dense cloud cover, and winds blowing from easterly directions at up to 3 Beaufort. Rains are expected to commence around noon, with winds shifting to southeasterly and reaching up to 8 Beaufort by the evening. The rain is anticipated to be strong intermittently, especially from the evening hours. The temperature will reach 16°C at midday, with a minimum of 10°C. Humidity levels will be high during the day, reaching 100% by night.
The barometric pressures on Tuesday evening indicate the deepening of the low-pressure system. The precipitation path from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday evening shows widespread and intense rainfall across the region. Wind patterns for Tuesday morning, afternoon, and evening illustrate the strengthening and shift of winds to southeasterly directions.
Source: windy, okairos
