Watch out: Storm-like winds sweeping through Hungary could reach 100km/h

A sharp change in the weather is set to hit Hungary this weekend, as a powerful cold front sweeps across the country with storm-force winds that could exceed 100 km/h in some areas.

Sudden end to spring-like weather conditions in Hungary

According to forecasts cited by Időkép, the mild and almost spring-like conditions expected on Saturday will quickly give way to a dramatic cooling on Sunday. Meteorologists say significantly colder air will pour into the Carpathian Basin from the north, funnelling through mountain passes and accelerating as it spreads across the country.

The change will be accompanied by strong and potentially damaging winds. Forecasters warn that the shift will be abrupt, with temperatures dropping by several degrees compared with Saturday.

Strongest winds expected in western regions

The first signs of the cold outbreak are likely to appear in north-western Hungary on Saturday evening, where north-westerly winds will begin strengthening. Overnight into Sunday, the gusts are expected to intensify across increasingly large areas.

The most severe conditions are predicted during late morning and early afternoon on Sunday. In Transdanubia, wind speeds could reach 70–80 km/h in many locations, while some exposed regions may experience much stronger gusts.