Potentially Hazardous Weather Warning for Saturday: Short Showers, Thunderstorms, and Hail Forecasted

Short showers and thunderstorms with a high probability of local intense phenomena and hail are expected on Saturday, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). A yellow warning code has been issued for 11 regions of the country.

The potentially dangerous weather is expected in Sofia city, Sofia, Vidin, Pleven, Vratsa, Lovech, Pernik, Montana, Blagoevgrad, Kyustendil, and Pazardzhik. Before noon, heavy cumulus clouds will develop over the western regions, later spreading to Central Bulgaria. There will be short-term rainfall, intense in places, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail. The wind will be weak to moderate, coming from the west-northwest, with relatively cool air.

Temperatures in Western Bulgaria will start to drop, while the east will experience mostly sunny and hot weather. A light to moderate wind will blow from the east-southeast. Maximum temperatures will range between 31° and 36°, slightly lower in the western regions and around 28° in Sofia.

Along the Black Sea, it will be mostly sunny with a moderate wind blowing from the east-southeast. Maximum temperatures will be between 26°-28°, and the sea water temperature will be 23°-25°. 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 from the east-northeast. The maximum temperature at a height of 1200 meters will be around 23°, and at 2000 meters, around 17°.

The hazardous weather conditions are expected to continue on Sunday and Monday, with significant cloudiness, cumulus clouds, and precipitation. Thunderstorms and hail are also likely, particularly in the eastern regions. Temperatures will further drop in the east.

For detailed information about today’s weather and the forecast for the next ten days, visit Sinoptik’s website.

Source: BTA/NIMH

What regions of the country are under a yellow warning code for potentially dangerous weather this weekend?

Get ready for some wild weather this weekend! According to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, we can expect short showers and thunderstorms with a high chance of intense phenomena and hail on Saturday. The forecast has prompted a yellow warning code for 11 regions of the country.

The potentially dangerous weather is anticipated in several cities including Sofia, Vidin, Pleven, Vratsa, and Lovech. Heavy cumulus clouds will develop over the western regions in the morning and later spread to Central Bulgaria. This will bring short but heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail. The wind will be weak to moderate, coming from the west-northwest, carrying relatively cool air.

While Western Bulgaria will experience dropping temperatures, the east will enjoy mostly sunny and hot weather. A light to moderate wind will blow from the east-southeast. Maximum temperatures will range between 31° and 36°, slightly lower in the western regions and around 28° in Sofia.

Over by the Black Sea, it will be mostly sunny with a moderate wind from the east-southeast. Maximum temperatures will reach 26°-28°, and the sea water temperature will be around 23°-25°. The sea will have slight excitement levels of 1-2 points.

Now, let’s talk about the mountains! Cumulus and cumulus clouds will develop in Western Bulgaria in the morning and in the central regions later in the day. Brace yourselves for brief but intense showers and thunderstorms, with a possibility of hail. On the other hand, the mountains of Eastern Bulgaria will enjoy mostly sunny weather with a moderate wind from the east-northeast. At an altitude of 1200 meters, the maximum temperature will be around 23°, while at 2000 meters, it’ll be around 17°.

But here’s the kicker – the hazardous weather conditions are expected to continue on Sunday and Monday! You can expect significant cloudiness, cumulus clouds, and precipitation during these days. Thunderstorms and hail are also likely, especially in the eastern regions. And as if that weren’t enough, temperatures will drop even further in the east.

So, if you’re planning any outdoor activities, make sure to stay up to date with the latest weather information. For a detailed forecast, including the next ten days, head over to Sinoptik’s website. Stay safe, everyone!

Source: BTA/NIMH