The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) announced yellow code for dangerous torrents, thunderstorms and hail for Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The first-level warning is in effect for 14 regions of Western, Southern and Eastern Bulgaria (Source: weather.bg).
Where will the weather be most dangerous?
Potentially dangerous weather phenomena and intense precipitation are expected in the following regions:
- Western and Central Bulgaria: Sofia-region, Montana, Vratsa, Lovech, Plovdiv, Pazardzhik and Smolyan (Source: btvnovinite.bg).
- Northern and Eastern Bulgaria: Ruse, Razgrad, Shumen, Silistra and Dobrich (Source: btvnovinite.bg).
- Black Sea Region: Dangerous clouds will develop over Varna and Burgas, with strong afternoon storms expected (Source: sinoptik.bg).
Temperatures and local conditions
Despite the worsening weather, temperatures will remain summery. The maximum values will be between 30° and 35°, and in the capital Sofia the thermometers will reach around 30° (Source: dariknews.bg).
- Northwestern Bulgaria: This will be the region with the most stable weather, with minimal precipitation (Source: dariknews.bg).
- Mountain areas: Severe cumulus clouds are expected. In the Rila-Rhodope region and around the Stara Planina Mountains, the storms will be intense with a high risk of hail (Source: nrd.bg).
- On the Black Sea: Maximum temperatures will reach 28°-30° with a moderate wave of 2 points, but in the afternoon the cloudiness will quickly increase (Source: nrd.bg).
The wind will be light to moderate, coming from the north-northwest and will bring a gradual feeling of cooling in the coming days (Source: btvnovinite.bg).