According to the Administrația Națională de Meteorologie (ANM), a nationwide weather advisory warns of high temperatures, heatwaves, and atmospheric instability affecting large parts of the country.
Heatwave and Thermal Discomfort Across Regions
Temperatures will climb steadily across most of the country during the advisory window. According to ANM data, maximum temperatures will generally hover between 30 and 34 degrees Celsius. Cooler readings will occur along the coastline and in mountain depressions.
Western regions face even higher readings, with isolated pockets reaching 35 to 36 degrees Celsius. In Banat and Crișana, thermal discomfort will run high, as the temperature-humidity index (ITU) reaches or slightly surpasses the critical threshold of 80 units. ANM notes that this hot weather pattern will persist into the beginning of the following week, maintaining high heat and discomfort in the western and southwestern territories.
Atmospheric Instability, Torrential Rain, and Wind Warnings
Beyond the heat, forecasters predict severe storm activity developing in distinct waves. According to ANM, instability begins in the latter half of the day on August 29 across the south-west and the Occidentali Carpathians. The storm front shifts overnight into the center and north-east, as well as mountain zones, before hitting the Oriental and Meridional Carpathians by Sunday afternoon and evening.
Storms will bring moderate torrential downpours, electrical discharges, brief intensifications of wind, and squalls packing gusts between 45 and 55 km/h. Isolated small hail measuring 1 to 2 cm may also occur. Rainfall totals will reach 10 to 15 l/sq m in short intervals of one to three hours, with isolated spots exceeding 20 to 25 l/sq m.
In addition to the general instability, ANM issued a specific Yellow Code for high winds in Caraș-Severin county. The warning spans Saturday, August 29, from 10:00 to 16:00, with wind speeds expected to reach 50 to 70 km/h. Narrower areas in the country’s west and north will also experience isolated high winds.
Weather Conditions in Bucharest
The capital experiences pleasant yet warm conditions through the weekend. Between August 29 at 10:00 and August 30 at 09:00, Bucharest will see mostly clear skies during the day and temporary cloud cover overnight. Light rain producing 1 to 3 l/sq m may occur toward the end of the interval, accompanied by light to moderate winds. Maximum temperatures will hit 29 to 30 degrees Celsius, with lows dropping to 15 to 17 degrees.
For the subsequent interval on August 30 between 09:00 and 21:00, warm weather persists. Morning cloud cover and chances of light rain will give way to variable skies. Winds remain light to moderate, while maximum temperatures reach 30 to 31 degrees Celsius.
Did You Know? The temperature-humidity index (ITU) measures how hot the air actually feels to the human body by combining temperature and humidity levels, with 80 units marking the critical discomfort threshold set by meteorologists.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the ANM weather advisory active?
Which areas are under a Yellow Wind Code?
According to ANM, Caraș-Severin county is under a Yellow Code for wind speeds of 50 to 70 km/h on August 29 between 10:00 and 16:00.
What temperatures are expected in the western regions?
Western regions will see isolated maximum temperatures reaching 35 to 36 degrees Celsius.
What are the expected rainfall amounts during storms?
Rainfall will generally total 10 to 15 l/sq m within short intervals of one to three hours, with isolated areas exceeding 20 to 25 l/sq m.
Keep reading