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Due to bad weather over the next few hours the ferry line from Agios Nicholaos, Zakynthos to Pessada, Kefalonia has been cancelled on Tuesday 5th September, 2023.   To get up-to-date news or more information about Zakynthos, join our Facebook group or follow our Twitterfeed. All articles on this blog are the property …

An extreme weather warning has been issued for areas across Greece and it seems Zakynthos is no exception. As of tomorrow, Saturday 5th November strong and locally dangerous weather will affect a) from the morning the northern parts of the Ionian first and Epirus b) from noon the storm will …

Weather: When will it  become “winter” in Greece – What do the meteorologists say? Summer weather from Thursday to Saturday, according to the weather forecasts of the meteorologists. From the new week there will be a change of scenery with Autumn returning and the temperature “plunging”.   The weather is …

Today’s weather has changed from the hot days of the past and with that change waterspouts occur. http:// In the video you can see at least three waterspouts and thanks to Zakynthian, Dimitris Kladis who captured them. As he uploaded on his social media he also stated:- Monster” waterspout, on …

A few moments ago the heavens opened up and a hail storm covered parts of Zakynthos, causing havoc not only to people walking around but to drivers. Unusual  weather at this time of year, has made for cause of conversation, Zakynthians are finding themsleves having to keep their winter woollies …

The schools on our island will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday (25/01), due to extreme weather conditions. According to the announcement of the Deputy Mayor of Education, N. Spinou: “We inform parents and guardians that due to the very low temperatures and the conditions of the pandemic, where the external ventilation …

The Department of Civil Protection of the Regional Unit of Zakynthos is on increased 24-hour standby. From the Civil Protection Service of the Regional Unit of Zakynthos,  announced that according to the weather forecast of the Hellenic Meteorological Service, the weather in Zakynthos will worsen, from the early morning hours …

From the Civil Protection Service of the Regional Unit of Zakynthos an announcement according to the weather forecast of the Hellenic Meteorological Service, the weather in Zakynthos will worsen, from today, Thursday night (09-12-2021) until Sunday morning hours (12-12-2021) with main characteristics heavy rains and storms and very strong to …

An extreme weather bulletin has been made public by the Civil Protection Unit of Greece. The bulletin states:- Athens, 02 December 2021 According to the Extraordinary Weather Deterioration Bulletin issued today, Thursday, December 2, 2021 by the National Meteorological Service (EMY), the weather will worsen on Friday (03-12-2021) and Saturday …

Another difficult night was the one that passed, with stormy winds “sweeping” the island throughout. From yesterday afternoon, Monday, November 29, strong southwesterly winds showed their teeth and as time passed, their intensity increased. Towards midnight and in the early morning hours, gusts of wind that reached even 9 Beaufort …