site.btaYellow Code Issued for Strong Winds in 14 Regions and Icy Conditions in Two Others

A yellow weather warning for strong winds and icy road conditions has been issued for 16 regions across Bulgaria on Thursday, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH).

A yellow code for strong winds is in effect in the regions of Burgas, Varna, Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Kardzhali, Kyustendil, Pernik, Sliven, Sofia City, Sofia Region, Targovishte, Haskovo, Shumen and Yambol. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 90 km/h.

Due to the strong winds, the BG-Alert early warning system was activated in Samokov Municipality on January 4, while several flights at Sofia Airport “Vasil Levski” were diverted or cancelled.

A yellow code for icy conditions has been issued for the regions of Vidin and Montana.