Code Yellow Issued Across Bulgaria: Storms and Cool Weather Expected
A code yellow warning for thunderstorms has been issued across Bulgaria for Wednesday
Overnight, the precipitation zone will gradually shift eastward, with significant amounts expected in parts of Central and Eastern Bulgaria, accompanied by thunderstorms. Winds in the eastern half of the country will mostly come from the west-northwest, blowing at moderate speeds. Minimum temperatures will range between 5°C and 10°C, with around 5°C expected in Sofia.
Cloud cover will remain significant throughout tomorrow. Rain in Eastern Bulgaria will persist into the morning hours but is expected to cease quickly. By midday and afternoon, precipitation is forecasted in many areas of the southwestern half of the country, particularly in the Rhodope region. Windy conditions will persist, with moderate winds expected, and in the Danubian plain, winds will be strong from the northwest. Colder air will accompany the wind. Maximum temperatures will range between 13°C and 18°C, with around 13°C expected in Sofia.
In mountainous areas, cloudiness will be significant with precipitation, and above 1300 m, rain is expected to change to snow. A moderate west-northwest wind will prevail. At 1200 m elevation, the maximum temperature will be around 7°C, dropping to around minus 1°C at 2000 m.
Significant cloud cover is expected over the Black Sea, with showers and thunderstorms persisting into the morning hours. Winds will be moderate, initially from the southwest, shifting to the northwest after midnight. Maximum temperatures along the coast will range between 12°C and 16°C, while the sea temperature will be around 15°C-16°C. Sea conditions will be moderately choppy, with approximately 2 bales of swell.
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