Overview
- The Civil Protection Ministry sent official severe-weather warnings and SMS alerts to residents and visitors on islands and coastal regions including Euböa, Skiathos, Skopelos, Crete, Samos and the Peloponnese.
- Local officials ordered many schools to remain closed and ferries were prevented from sailing, leaving some islands temporarily cut off from the mainland.
- Authorities warned the storm could bring stormy winds, heavy downpours and localized hail and said they expect flooding, fallen trees and power outages in affected areas.
- Flight operations were reported not to be affected at the time of reporting, but officials said conditions will be monitored and that that status could change as the system develops.
- The alert follows heavy early-October flooding on Crete that washed away cars, and the measures reflect concern for tourist safety and local businesses that rely on island transport links.