According to the Administrația Națională de Meteorologie (ANM), severe weather alerts cover nearly all of Romania, with a yellow code for atmospheric instability taking effect on Thursday, August 6, between 12:00 and 16:00 (extended locally into the evening hours). The unstable conditions threaten the northern and central regions of Moldova, Transylvania, Maramureș, Crișana, Banat, Oltenia, the western half of Muntenia, the mountain zone, and Bucharest, bringing heavy rainfall, lightning, and wind gusts.
Yellow Code Weather Warnings and Impacted Localities
Meteorologists at ANM issued yellow code alerts warning of downpours that will accumulate 15 to 25 liters per square meter, accompanied by electrical discharges, small hail, and wind intensifications reaching 50 to 60 kilometers per hour. Specific localities face immediate threats during targeted hourly windows, according to official bulletins.
Between 23:00 and 00:00, severe weather targets Botoșani County (including Dorohoi, Mihai Eminescu, and Șendriceni), Suceava County (including Rădăuți, Vicovu de Sus, and Siret), and Iași County (including Hârlău, Belcești, and Podu Iloaiei). Simultaneously, Cluj County (including Gherla and Mociu) and Bistrița-Năsăud County (including Bistrița, Teaca, and Lechința) face identical yellow-code conditions.
Earlier morning and midday alerts struck Bacău County (covering Balcani, Blăgești, and Ghimeș-Făget), Neamț County (Rediu, Cândești), Harghita County (Miercurea Ciuc, Lunca de Jos), and Sibiu County (Cisnădie, Rășinari) during specific intervals such as 10:45 to 11:30 and 09:50 to 10:45.
Orange Code Torrential Downpours and Wind Gusts
In addition to yellow warnings, ANM issued orange code alerts indicating torrential downpours expected to accumulate 25 to 40 liters per square meter, frequent lightning, small to medium-sized hail measuring 1 to 3 centimeters, and wind gusts peaking between 50 and 70 kilometers per hour.
The orange code affected multiple counties throughout the day based on strict chronological schedules:
- 18:05–18:50: Caraș-Severin County (Oțelu Roșu, Zăvoi), Timiș County (Nădrag), and Hunedoara County (Brad, Crișcior).
- 18:00–18:50: Buzău County (Nehoiu, Lopătari, Siriu).
- 17:25–18:10: Timiș County (Făget, Dumbrava) and Hunedoara County (Hunedoara, Deva, Călan).
- 16:25–17:20: Arad County (Gurahonț, Zăbrani) and Timiș County (Recaș, Topolovățu Mare).
- 15:20–16:20: Caraș-Severin County (Reșița, Bocșa) and Timiș County (Gătaia, Jamu Mare).
- 14:50–15:50: Caraș-Severin County (Mehadia, Teregova), Arad County (Sebiș, Gurahonț), and Bihor County (mountain zones above 1800m, Finiș).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What regions are affected by the weather alerts?
According to ANM, the warnings cover northern and central Moldova, Transylvania, Maramureș, Crișana, Banat, Oltenia, western Muntenia, the mountain areas, and Bucharest.
What is the difference between the yellow and orange weather codes?
The yellow code indicates expected accumulations of 15–25 l/mp and winds up to 60 km/h, while the orange code signals heavier downpours of 25–40 l/mp, larger hail up to 3 cm, and wind gusts reaching 70 km/h.
How long do these meteorological warnings remain active?
The primary general instability alert runs on Thursday, August 6, from 12:00 to 21:00, supplemented by short-term nowcasting orange and yellow alerts issued dynamically for specific localities throughout the day.
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