Meteorologists issue Code Red as Romania braces for extreme heat this weekend
<p>Over half of Romania will be under a Code Red for extreme heat this weekend, July 13-14, with temperatures forecasted to climb to 41 degrees Celsius. Highs of up to 40 degrees Celsius are also expected in some areas placed under Code Orange.</p>

<p>The National Meteorological Administration (ANM)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meteoromania.ro/avertizari/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">issued</a> a Red Code warning for extreme heat valid for Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, in the regions of Crișana, Banat, Oltenia, Muntenia, and Moldova, including Bucharest.</p>

<p>Meteorologists warn that the heat wave will continue to intensify, and maximum temperatures between 37 and 41 degrees will be recorded, resulting in a “particularly accentuated” thermal discomfort.</p>

<p>At the same time, the minimum temperatures will not drop below 20 degrees Celsius, which is a characteristic of tropical nights.</p>

<p>Also this coming weekend, the regions of Maramureș, Transylvania, Dobrogea, and the area of ​​the Eastern Carpathians will be under a Code Orange alert for extreme heat. Maximum temperatures will be 35-40 degrees Celsius in most places and 32-35 degrees Celsius on the Black Sea coast.</p>

<p><i>irina.marica@romania-insider.com</i></p>

<p><i>(Photo source: ANM website)</i></p>