Potentially Hazardous Weather Expected in Multiple Regions of Bulgaria
June 23, 2023
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a yellow warning code for 11 regions in Bulgaria for Saturday, June 24. The warning indicates potentially dangerous weather conditions, including short showers, thunderstorms, and a high probability of local intense phenomena and hail.
The areas expected to be affected by this hazardous weather include Sofia city, Sofia, Vidin, Pleven, Vratsa, Lovech, Pernik, Montana, Blagoevgrad, Kyustendil, and Pazardzhik. The NIMH has stated that the phenomena will subside by midnight, with mostly clear skies in the second half of the night.
The western regions of Bulgaria will experience heavy cumulus clouds before noon, followed by short-term rainfall, intense thunderstorms, and hail throughout the day and into Sunday. The wind will be weak to moderate, blowing from the west-northwest, accompanied by relatively cool air. Temperatures in Western Bulgaria will start to drop, while the eastern regions will remain mostly sunny and hot, with a light to moderate wind blowing from the east-southeast.
Along the Black Sea coast, it will be mostly sunny with a moderate wind from the east-southeast. Maximum temperatures will range between 26°C and 28°C, and the sea water temperature will be around 23°C to 25°C. The sea will have a slight excitement level of 1-2 points.
In the mountains, cumulus and cumulus clouds will develop before noon in Western Bulgaria, followed by brief but intense showers, thunderstorms, and hail. The mountains of Eastern Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather, with a moderate wind blowing from the east-northeast. The maximum temperatures at different altitudes will range from 17°C to 23°C.
The NIMH has also warned that on Sunday and Monday, the cloudiness and precipitation will increase, with more frequent cumulus clouds and thunderstorms. There is a high probability of hail and local intense phenomena during this period. Additionally, temperatures in the eastern regions will drop.
Residents and visitors in the affected regions are advised to stay updated on the weather conditions and take necessary precautions. Detailed information about today’s weather and the forecast for the next ten days can be found on the Sinoptik website.
Source: BTA/NIMHShort Showers and Thunderstorms Expected in 11 Regions on Saturday
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a yellow warning code for 11 regions in Bulgaria for Saturday, June 24. The warning indicates potentially hazardous weather conditions, including short showers and thunderstorms with a high probability of local intense phenomena and hail.
The areas expected to experience potentially dangerous weather are Sofia city, Sofia, Vidin, Pleven, Vratsa, Lovech, Pernik, Montana, Blagoevgrad, Kyustendil, and Pazardzhik. The NIMH predicts that the phenomena will subside by midnight, with mostly clear skies in the second half of the night.
The western regions will see the development of heavy cumulus clouds before noon, followed by short-term rainfall, intense in some places, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail. The wind will be weak to moderate, blowing from the west-northwest, bringing relatively cool air. Temperatures in Western Bulgaria will start to drop, while the east will experience mostly sunny and hot weather, with a light to moderate wind blowing from the east-southeast.
Along the Black Sea coast, it will be mostly sunny with a moderate wind from the east-southeast. Maximum temperatures will range between 26°C and 28°C, and the sea water temperature will be around 23°C to 25°C. The sea will have a slight excitement level of 1-2 points.
In the mountains, cumulus and cumulus clouds will develop before noon in Western Bulgaria, and later in the day in the central regions. There will be brief, intense showers and thunderstorms, with a possibility of hail. The mountains of Eastern Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather, with a moderate wind blowing from the east-northeast. The maximum temperature at a height of 1200 meters will be around 23°C, and at 2000 meters, it will be around 17°C.
The NIMH warns that on Sunday and Monday, cloudiness, cumulus, and cumulus-rain will be more significant. Many places can expect precipitation, thunderstorms, and a high probability of hail and local intense phenomena. Temperatures will also drop in the eastern regions.
For detailed information about today’s weather and the forecast for the next ten days, visit Sinoptik’s website.
Source: BTA/NIMH
What precautions should residents and visitors in the affected regions take in response to the hazardous weather
Expected to be affected by this hazardous weather include Sofia city, Sofia, Vidin, Pleven, Vratsa, Lovech, Pernik, Montana, Blagoevgrad, Kyustendil, and Pazardzhik. The NIMH has stated that the phenomena will subside by midnight, with mostly clear skies in the second half of the night.
In the western regions of Bulgaria, heavy cumulus clouds will form before noon, followed by short-term rainfall, intense thunderstorms, and the possibility of hail throughout the day and into Sunday. The wind will be weak to moderate, blowing from the west-northwest, accompanied by relatively cool air. Temperatures in Western Bulgaria will start to drop.
However, the eastern regions of Bulgaria will remain mostly sunny and hot, with a light to moderate wind blowing from the east-southeast. Along the Black Sea coast, it will also be mostly sunny with a moderate wind from the east-southeast. Maximum temperatures will range between 26°C and 28°C, and the sea water temperature will be around 23°C to 25°C.
In the mountains, cumulus and cumulus clouds will develop before noon in Western Bulgaria, followed by brief but intense showers, thunderstorms, and hail. The mountains of Eastern Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather, with a moderate wind blowing from the east-northeast. The maximum temperatures at different altitudes will range from 17°C to 23°C.
The NIMH has also warned that cloudiness and precipitation will increase on Sunday and Monday, with more frequent cumulus clouds and thunderstorms. There is a high probability of hail and local intense phenomena during this period. Additionally, temperatures in the eastern regions will drop.
Residents and visitors in the affected regions are advised to stay updated on the weather conditions and take necessary precautions. Detailed information about today’s weather and the forecast for the next ten days can be found on the Sinoptik website.
Stay safe and prepare for potentially hazardous weather this Saturday, June 24th! Keep an eye on forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure your well-being.