Hungary weather: Cold front brings thunderstorms and rain warnings

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A significant cold front is moving across Hungary, bringing highly variable weather conditions. While the front is expected to end the recent heatwave with temperatures dropping to around 20 degrees Celsius, it is also triggering widespread weather warnings.

Multiple counties have been placed under first-level alerts for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and potential hail. In some regions, precipitation could exceed 25–40 mm within 24 hours, accompanied by wind gusts reaching 60–90 km/h. The weather pattern shows a sharp contrast: northern and western areas face cooler, cloudier, and wetter conditions, while some southeastern border regions may still experience temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.

Meteorologists note that while this rainfall is a necessary step toward relieving the severe agricultural drought affecting over 96 percent of the country, it may not be sufficient to fully replenish deep soil moisture and groundwater levels. The current precipitation is expected to move from the west and northwest toward the east and northeast throughout the period.

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HungaroMet · Hungary

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[DISPUTED] Temperatures are expected to drop significantly by Friday, with daytime highs potentially falling below 20 degrees Celsius. www.origo.hu · kapos.hu · promotions.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] HungaroMet issued a first-level warning for thunderstorms in several counties including Pest, Baranya, and Bács-Kiskun. www.origo.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] Primary weather hazards include lightning, potential hail, and strong wind gusts. www.origo.hu · promotions.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] The incoming cold front has brought more significant cooling than expected, following temperatures that reached 35-37 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. promotions.hu