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An "orange" code indicating dangerously hot weather has been issued for 10 regions of Bulgaria, while a "yellow" code applies to 14 other regions. Maximum temperatures in Western and Central Bulgaria are expected to range between 32 and 39 degrees.
Today, the weather will be mostly sunny. After midday, cumulus clouds are expected to form over the western half of the country, particularly in the mountainous regions, where localized showers and thunderstorms may occur. In Eastern Bulgaria, a moderate east-southeast wind will blow, while other parts of the country will experience light winds. The highest temperatures will range from 30°-32° in Eastern Bulgaria to 37°-39° in Western and Central Bulgaria. In Sofia, temperatures will peak at around 35°, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH).
The mountains will also see predominantly sunny weather. Cumulus clouds will develop in the afternoon over the massifs in Western Bulgaria, with a chance of brief rain and thunderstorms in isolated areas. A moderate wind will blow from the eastern quarter. At an altitude of 1200 meters, the maximum temperature will be about 30°, while at 2000 meters, it will be around 23°.
Along the Black Sea coast, the day will be sunny with a moderate east-southeast wind. Maximum temperatures are expected to be between 28° and 31°.
The weather on January 15 is expected to be predominantly cloudy throughout Bulgaria, with occasional light snow showers, especially in the southern regions
On January 14, the weather in Bulgaria will feature mostly sunny skies in the northern regions as clouds begin to break up
The weather in Bulgaria on January 13 will bring snow to the southern regions, with significant accumulations expected in mountainous areas such as the Rila-Rhodope massif
The Road Infrastructure Agency has urged drivers to ensure their vehicles are properly prepared for winter conditions in the coming days, as meteorologists forecast rain and snow in Northwestern Bulgaria and the Fore-Balkans
On January 11, the weather across Bulgaria will generally be mostly cloudy, with varying precipitation depending on the region
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