Precipitation

The first day of school in Bulgaria began with cool temperatures ranging from 6 to 11 degrees Celsius in most areas, while in South-Eastern Bulgaria and along the Black Sea, temperatures are slightly higher, reaching up to 15-16 degrees.

On Wednesday, Bulgaria will experience severe weather conditions, with code orange and yellow alerts issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology announced that significant precipitation is expected in Central and Eastern Bulgaria.

The Risk Assessment Committee convened today on the development of the “Atena” storm that has been affecting the country since yesterday.

Bulgaria recently endured an exceptionally hot and dry period, according to the latest JRC MARS Bulletin from the European Commission's Joint Research Center, which monitors crops across Europe. The report indicates that temperatures during this period exceeded normal levels by 2-3°C, marking the hottest conditions since 1975.

Heavy rainfall affected several regions across Greece on Friday, in line with meteorologists' forecasts. The deluge was attributed to the so-called cold pool (CP) effect.

This September, average monthly temperatures in Bulgaria are expected to be above the usual range, which typically varies between 17 and 20 degrees for most of the country and between 3 and 10 degrees in the mountains.

The weather forecast for Bulgaria on August 29, 2024, indicates a Code Orange alert for precipitation, reports Meteo Balkans. The country will experience complex weather conditions influenced by a high cyclone. Forecasts from ICON-EU, EU, and ARPEGE predict significant rainfall, leading to the alert.

The weather in Bulgaria is expected to change significantly, with the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issuing a yellow code warning for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 28. Citizens are advised to prepare for potentially severe weather conditions.

Cumulus clouds are expected to form over the western half of Bulgaria, bringing precipitation and thunderstorms to some areas, with conditions favorable for hail. In contrast, Eastern Bulgaria will enjoy mostly sunny weather.

The bad weather “hit” many areas of Greece today, Tuesday, August 20, at noon.

In many places, residents were faced with hail, thunderstorms, and flooding, while lightning also appeared in several areas.

Severe hail and rain in Imathia