A man has died near Athens as a storm hits parts of Greece with gale-force winds and flooding, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped the Mediterranean island of Crete. The deceased was found trapped under a car in the seaside town of Nea Makri, according to the fire department. Storm Erminio has caused street flooding, closed some schools, and marooned ferries, with reports of people trapped in vehicles. In Crete, flight disruptions occurred as dust from the African storm turned the sky reddish-orange, prompting Greece's national meteorological service to warn of prolonged and intense rains and storms across the country. Local media reported that the man who died in Nea Makri was likely swept away by a torrent while attempting to cross a flooded street. The storm also resulted in the flooding of the local police station's basement, the destruction of a bridge on the island of Poros, and multiple vehicle incidents. Greek fire officials responded to 674 emergency calls, primarily linked to fallen trees in the Attica region. High winds have prevented ferries from departing, although some services may resume as weather permits. A red weather warning is now in effect in Crete, with local residents and tourists wearing masks to guard against inhaling the dust.