Heat alert issued from Wednesday in Hungary

A “level three” heat alert will be in effect in Hungary from early Wednesday until Friday midnight, as maximum temperatures are expected to exceed 27 degrees on all three days, the national health and disaster management authorities have said.

The alert has been issued based on data available from national weather service OMSZ and the recommendations of the National Public Health Centre (NNK).

The heat alert comes with advice to drink plenty, avoid sun between 11am and 3pm and to protect skin.

Weather forecast for Wednesday

Mostly sunny and hot with patches of clouds. Fresh southerly, south-easterly winds.

Lows: 14, 21 C.

Highs: 32, 38 C.

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