Temperature at Record High, Thunderstorm Warning Issued

  • 12 Jul 2021 9:53 AM
  • Hungary Around the Clock
Temperature at Record High, Thunderstorm Warning Issued
The National Meteorological Service measured 40.2C in Adony, Fejér county yesterday, which is almost one degree more than the previous record for July 8 in Hungary.

The heat peaked nationwide with temperatures of 33-40C, but few places measured less than 35C.

The earlier record was 39.3C, measured in Budakalász in 2015.

The Meteorological Service has warned that a new front will arrive from the west with heavy thunderstorms today, Monday 12 July.

A second-degree warning has been issued to the entire country due to the storms.

The thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied in some places by gusts, heavy rain, and hail.

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MTI Photo:  Tibor Rosta

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