Romania Under Yellow Code for Storms, Heatwave Warnings Issued

Romania is bracing for severe weather as the National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a yellow code warning for atmospheric instability nationwide. The alert, effective until Friday morning, signals a period of intense weather activity.

Residents can expect torrential downpours, frequent lightning strikes, and strong winds. Gusts are predicted to reach 50-70 km/h, with isolated instances of winds exceeding 80 km/h. The ANM also warned of scattered hail, with hailstones measuring 1-2 centimeters in diameter. Rainfall is expected to be significant, generally between 15-25 liters per square meter, and potentially over 30-40 liters per square meter in some areas.

Adding to the weather concerns, a separate yellow code warning for heat and high thermal discomfort is in effect for Thursday in regions including Maramureș, Transylvania, and northern and central Moldova. Maximum temperatures in these areas are forecast to climb between 31 and 34 degrees Celsius, marking unusually high temperatures for this time of year.

This follows previous severe weather alerts, including a yellow code for atmospheric instability and a more severe orange code for storms issued for July 1-2. Those alerts warned of strong to very strong winds, torrential rains, and hail of varying sizes, with rainfall amounts also reaching significant levels in affected regions.