According to meteorological reports, temperatures are soaring up to 41 degrees Celsius, while a sweeping severe storm and squall alert is set to hit most regions tomorrow afternoon.
The Bottom Line
- Severe Alerts Active: Red, orange, and yellow heat advisories remain in effect from August 5 at 10:00 AM through August 7 at 10:00 AM.
- Peak Temperatures: Western counties including Bihor, Arad, Timiș, and Caraș-Severin face red-code highs between 39 and 41 degrees Celsius, with tropical nights reaching 25 to 26 degrees.
Mapping the Heat: Red, Orange, and Yellow Zones Explained
Dobrogea, northern and eastern Muntenia, and eastern Transilvania currently sit under a yellow code. Here, daytime highs hover between 30 and 31 degrees Celsius along the coastline, scaling up to 36 and 37 degrees deeper inland in Muntenia. Residents in these areas are already experiencing tropical nights, with overnight lows dipping no lower than 20 to 24 degrees Celsius.
Things scale up considerably under the orange alert designated for Moldova, Oltenia, most of Transilvania, and the south-west and center of Muntenia. Thermometers in these zones register maximums stretching from 35 to 38 degrees Celsius. Localized tropical nights maintain relentless heat, with the highest minimum values clustering around the hills of Moldova.
Here is the kicker: the western frontier is bearing the brunt of this atmospheric pressure system. Maramureș, Satu Mare, Sălaj, Bihor, Arad, Timiș, and Caraș-Severin are locked under a red code of extreme heat. Meteorological models indicate these readings rival absolute historical records for the month of August. Peak afternoon temperatures reach 37 to 39 degrees in Maramureș, Satu Mare, and Sălaj, while Bihor, Arad, Timiș, and Caraș-Severin swelter under blistering 39 to 41 degree heat.
Tomorrow’s Shift: Yellow Code Thunderstorms and Squalls
Tomorrow, August 6, starting at 12:00 PM and lasting until 9:00 PM, a yellow alert for thunderstorms comes into force. The advisory sweeps across the northern and central parts of Moldova, Transilvania, Maramureș, Crișana, Banat, Oltenia, the western half of Muntenia, and mountain ranges.
Atmospheric instability will manifest through intense wind gusts reaching 50 to 70 km/h, with localized pockets exceeding 80 km/h. Forecasters warn of torrential downpours, frequent electrical discharges, and isolated occurrences of small hail measuring 1 to 2 centimeters. Water quantities are expected to accumulate rapidly between 15 and 20 liters per square meter within short one-to-three-hour windows, climbing to 30 to 50 liters per square meter in mountainous micro-zones.
| Alert Level | Affected Regions | Peak Temperatures | Overnight Lows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Code | Dobrogea, Northern/Eastern Muntenia, Eastern Transilvania | 30°C – 37°C | 20°C – 24°C |
| Orange Code | Moldova, Oltenia, Most of Transilvania, SW/Central Muntenia | 35°C – 38°C | 20°C – 24°C |
| Red Code | Maramureș, Satu Mare, Sălaj, Bihor, Arad, Timiș, Caraș-Severin | 37°C – 41°C | Up to 25°C – 26°C |
Official Guidance and Public Safety Directives
With infrastructure strains mounting and health risks climbing, the Inspectorate General for Emergency Situations (IGSU) has mobilized public advisories. Authorities urge citizens to limit outdoor exposure during peak hours, seek shaded environments, and maintain steady hydration while completely avoiding alcoholic beverages.
Public safety officials emphasize wardrobe adjustments—recommending light-colored, loose-fitting garments and sun hats. Furthermore, the extreme dryness of vegetation has triggered strict environmental warnings. IGSU explicitly bans lighting fires in dry or wooded areas to curb catastrophic wildfire outbreaks, noting that discarded cigarette butts remain a primary catalyst for rural and forest blazes.
