Rain across most of the country on Thursday

The National Meteorology Administration (ANM) issued a new weather warning on Thursday morning, 22 October, and it stays in force until Friday evening. Rain is forecast for most of the country on Thursday and for the eastern half on Friday. Showers will come with isolated lightning and small hail, and rainfall of 10 to 20 litres per square metre is expected in short bursts or over time, with isolated totals above 30 litres. On Thursday the heaviest accumulations are expected in the Western Carpathians, the western Southern Carpathians and the northern Eastern Carpathians. On Friday the more significant rain is forecast for Muntenia, Dobrogea, southern Moldova and the Curvature Carpathians.

Wind gusts and mountain snow

Wind will strengthen at times, on Thursday in limited areas mostly across the west, centre and east, and on Friday across the Bărăgan Plain, southern Moldova and southern Oltenia. Gusts are generally 40 to 50 km/h, while on mountain ridges they are expected to exceed 70 km/h. A yellow wind code issued for Caraș-Severin and Timiș counties was valid until 08:00 on Thursday. Above 1,800 metres, particularly in the southern massifs, precipitation may fall as sleet and snow. Știrile PRO TV reported that isolated gusts could reach 80 km/h.

Cooler air and the Bucharest forecast

Temperatures will fall on Thursday in most regions, except the east and south-east. Highs of 13 to 15 degrees are expected in northern Moldova and Maramureș, while south-eastern Muntenia and south-western Dobrogea could reach 23 degrees. In Bucharest, Thursday brings cloud and showers of 5 to 8 litres per square metre according to Mediafax, while Adevărul gives 5 to 10. The daytime maximum is about 19 degrees, with one report saying 19 to 20, and the night minimum is 10 to 11. Friday turns cooler and mostly overcast in the capital, with highs of 14 to 16 degrees and temporary rain of 10 to 15 litres per square metre. ANM's message for the capital, as quoted by Mediafax, reads:

“From 22 October at 10:00 (Thursday) to 23 October at 21:00 (Friday), a meteorological information message for moderate rain will be in force for the municipality of Bucharest.”

Weekend recovery

The weather is expected to improve gradually at the weekend. Forecasters cited by Știrile PRO TV expect temperatures of up to 21 degrees and sunshine in some regions. On Friday, temperatures in the southern parts of the country are expected to remain close to seasonal norms. The main ANM warning ends at 21:00 on Friday, 23 October, according to Mediafax and Digi24, while Adevărul gives 10:00 on Friday for its separate notice on wind and rain.