Warmer weather returns to Hungary this week
Several hours of sunshine can be expected in many places across Hungary this week.
Several hours of sunshine can be expected in many places across Hungary this week.
The strongest winds were recorded in Kékestető, where Ciara blew 111 kilometer per hour gusts across the area.
The meteorological office announced this morning that Hungary witnessed a record temperature of 28.2 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Hungarians are enjoying a welcomed Indian summer - temperatures will peak today at 26 C (78.8 F).
A cold front sweeping in from the West has brought much needed relief to Hungarians who over the past few days have endured record heat.
Heat alerts are issued when the medium temperature is 27 degrees Celsius or above for at least three consecutive days.
Following a mostly warm and dry March and April, Hungary has been hit by days of cold rains and snow in some parts
The highest temperature in Hungary hit a historic peak of 27.1 C on October 29th and the heat record was also broken in Budapest
A constant warm front from the south fed into the unseasonably hot weather, unlike anything seen since 1800
At dawn on Monday, the mercury registered 17.8°C in Gyöngyös, in northern Hungary
Forecasts call for sun and highs of 19 degrees celsius on election day
Strong winds will appear, and most of the country should prepare for frost. Snow and rain showers are also expected
Temperatures could reach 36 C. throughout the rest of this week