Yellow Alert for Strong Wind for Pazardzhik and the Region

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a yellow code for dangerously strong wind for Monday, September 21. The warning covers 13 regions in the country, including Pazardzhik, due to the passage of a cold front, which will bring gusty winds and a change in the meteorological situation at the start of the week.

The dangerous weather measure is also in effect in the regions of Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Sofia oblast, Lovech, Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Pazardzhik, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora and Sliven. Meteorologists warn of possible material damages as a result of the strong northwesterly wind. Citizens are urged to be cautious, to bring in all unsecured items from balconies, and to avoid passing near old trees and unstable structures.

With the wind turning from the northwest, cold air will flood into the country. The day will bring temporary increases in cloudiness, but little precipitation is expected. Minimum temperatures will be between 12° and 17°, and maximums between 26° and 31°. In Sofia, about 13° minimum and about 26° maximum are expected.

Along the coast, the weather will be mostly sunny, with temporary cloudiness in the afternoon and potential light rains in some places along the northern Black Sea coast. Maximum values will be between 25° and 28°, and the sea water will remain warm – 23° to 24°. Wave height 2–3 feet.

In the mountainous areas there will be sunny periods, but in the afternoon in the Rila-Rodopi region there may be short-lived showers. The wind will be moderate to strong northwesterly, and temperatures at about 1200 meters will reach around 21°, and at 2000 meters around 13°.

Source: БНР Новини