Friday morning was cloudy and sunny, with increasing and thickening clouds from the northwest in the late morning. Most places will become cloudy in the afternoon. A warning has been issued for several counties because of thunderstorms, lightning, hail.

Friday afternoon temperatures will be between 16 and 21 degrees Celsius. However, after showers and thunderstorms, it could suddenly get several degrees cooler, Index reports.

The National Meteorological Service (Országos Meteorológiai Szolgálat, OMSZ) has issued a first-level, lemon-yellow warning for thunderstorms in eight counties for Friday. Lightning is the primary threat, with occasional winds and hail possible in the following counties:

• Békés
• Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
• Csongrád-Csanád
• Hajdú-Bihar
• Heves
• Nógrád
• Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
• Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok

According to the medical-meteorological forecast, the first half of the day on Friday will have a double frontal effect. This may cause headaches, migraines, circulatory problems, heart problems, blood pressure fluctuations, dizziness and even nausea.

Windy weather may increase headache symptoms, irritability and restlessness. We may feel more tired, unfocused and impatient, Index warns.

Some photos from this morning:

Featured image: illustration

Read also:

• Top 5 lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Hungary
• Holiday house at Lake Balaton for 50 euros! What’s the trick?

Astronomical spring began on 20 March and we even changed our clock to daylight saving time today. But it seems winter returns for a couple of days, even at the end of March. Details below.

According to index.hu, Monday will be cloudy, and in the Northeast, rains will rule the weather. There, we may even expect sleet. The Hungarian Meteorological Services issued warnings because of strong winds and showers in many parts of Hungary. Daily highs will be around 6 and 13 degrees.

Expected wind speed on Monday:

On Tuesday, we should expect showers, sleet and snowstorms with gusty winds. The lowest temperature during the night will be around -5 °C. But that can go lower than even -9 degrees in the wind-protected areas. Maximums will be between 5 and 10 degrees.

• Read also: Warning: frost and snow returns to Hungary

On Wednesday, clouds will remain, but the amount of precipitation will decrease significantly. Western and northwestern winds will get strong in many places. At dawn, we should expect temperatures between -7 and +2 degrees. In the wind-protected northeastern valleys, there can be even -10 °C. Daily highs will be between 10 and 18 degrees.

Budapest this evening:

That trend will rule Thursday, but the temperature will increase a couple of degrees, just like on Friday, when there will be no frost at night. Clouds will remain, and there will be showers with strong winds. To sum up, the week will be windy, and wet and freezing at night. But the days will be lukewarm. Thus, the daily temperature variation will be high.

That weather will rule the weekend. Clouds, showers sometimes and gusty winds, but the temperature will continue to rise and reach almost 20 degrees in some places.

Gyöngyöstarján today – blood plum trees:

Read alsoPHOTOS: The glamorous man-eater Zsa Zsa Gábor and her 9 husbands

The National Meteorological Service (OMSZ) is again warning of gusty winds and dust storms. Időkép added that frost and snow would return next week in Hungary. Be careful out there!

The meteorological service said on its Facebook page on Friday that strong gale-force winds are again expected over a large area in Hungary. After the precipitation has passed, the strongest wind gusts are expected, especially in the northern part of the Transdanubian region.

They added that on Monday, a gradual increase in winds is expected from the morning hours until mid-morning. By early afternoon, the northwest wind will reach its maximum, Index writes.

Gale-force winds of more than 60 km/h are likely over large areas, but gusts of 70-80 km/h should be expected even in flat areas. Higher wind speeds should be expected in mountainous areas, where gusts of up to 90-100 km/h may be expected.

• Read also: Deadly hit-and-runs in Budapest: Massive speed limit coming soon

From the evening hours, winds will moderate slightly, but will still be strong over a large area. Winds are expected to ease on Tuesday, but strong gusty winds can still be expected. However, Tuesday dawn will be freezing in most parts of Hungary, Időkép said. In areas protected from winds, the temperature may go below -5 degrees. Peaks will be around 4-10 °C. Wednesday will be frosty in Hungary, and even snowstorms and snowy rains may occur. Western winds will remain strong. But, in the afternoon, we should expect 6-15 degrees.

They warned that although the winds will be preceded by precipitation, there may be areas where there is little or no precipitation, so localised dust storms may develop again. For this reason, drivers are asked to always drive according to traffic, weather and visibility conditions!

Read alsoExplosion in Hungary, rescue helicopter alerted

Most of us cannot wait for the permanent good weather. While today and tomorrow will see warm temperatures and sunshine, we still have to expect some cold days in the near future.

Thursday will see mostly cloudy skies with filtered sunshine and no precipitation. Daytime highs will generally be between 20 and 24 degrees, Időkép reports.

On Friday, temperatures will warm up from 3-10 degrees in the morning to 19-24 degrees in the afternoon.

But in the hottest areas, especially in the western part of the Kisalföld (Little Plain) and around Sopron, we could see temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius That is already a summer day in meteorological terms! On Friday afternoon, however, a cold front approaching from the west will bring thicker frontal clouds. Increasing showers will be possible.

Saturday will be cloudy or overcast with increasing clouds in the second half of the day. Rain and showers are likely in the south and east of the country, with strong gusts of wind in other areas. Temperatures will range from 6-11 degrees at dawn to 13-20 degrees in the afternoon.

On Sunday, we can expect light clouds, with several hours of sunshine in general, Telex reports. Then, increasing and thickening clouds from the west can be expected in the second half of the day. Precipitation is likely until the evening, with minimum temperatures between 1-7 degrees and highs between 14-18 degrees. Rain and showers will become more frequent from the west during the night.

• Read also: Even Romania is ahead of Hungary in adopting the euro

The sky will be mostly cloudy until Monday morning. Then, clouds will move in during the day, with some sunshine. Rain and showers are expected in several places. Temperatures will be between 2-8 degrees Celsius at dawn and 7-15 degrees Celsius in the afternoon.

The National Weather Service (OMSZ) says on its Facebook page that a colder air mass will arrive early next week. It will cause temperatures to drop, and morning frosts could return in the middle of next week.

Read alsoHere is why fuel is so expensive in Hungary and when it will change

Based on the latest weather forecast, temperature may rise to 16 degrees next week. The weather will be sunny. Thus, we can state that spring will arrive after this year’s short and warm winter.

As we wrote today, heat records broke on Saturday in Budapest and Hungary since thermometers recorded almost 20 °C in Sopron, West Hungary. However, it seems the trend will remain next week even though it is still February which is a winter month in this latitude of the northern hemisphere.

According to the Hungarian Meteorological Service, next week will be windy, sometimes gusty, with showers in some parts of the country. But the weather will remain mild with no frosts and daily maximums above 15 °C, index.hu wrote.

Today, there were a lot of downpours in Hungary, a sign of spring. Here are some photos:

This was today’s temperature:

Burning horizon near Hódmezővásárhely today:

The first half of Monday will be cloudy, but precipitation is expected only in the North and Northeast of Hungary. In the afternoon, the number of clouds will decrease. The temperature will be between 10 and 16 degrees. Only the Tisztántúl (East Hungary) will be colder, with 8-9 degrees.

Tuesday will be sunny with no precipitation, but Western winds will remain strong. The daily maximums will be between 11 and 17 degrees.

• Read also: Spring is not here yet, cold weather is coming to Hungary – weather forecast

Here is a temperature map for Tuesday. It shows an almost early summer. Metkép writes that, on Tuesday, the temperature may hit even 21 degrees in the West:

Wednesday will be sunny in most parts of Hungary. The exceptions will be the Northeastern regions. The wind will be weak, and the temperature may hit 15 degrees.

That temperature will remain in the second half of the week. Meteorologists do not expect too much precipitation, but we should prepare for windy weather. Generally, the Northeastern counties will be colder and the Southwestern ones the warmest. There will be no frost this week, though the sky will remain cloudy.

Although the warm sunny days so far promised the arrival of spring, cold weather will reach Hungary on Sunday. This weather not only affects our mood, but it can also put a strain on our bodies.

The weather will be sunny until Sunday

For now, the temperature is still rising and we can enjoy the last rays of sunshine on Saturday. Therefore, it is recommended to spend time outside while the weather is still warm and sunny. Throughout the country, the temperature will be around 10 degrees Celsius. In some places, the temperature can even be above 15 degrees Celsius. On Sunday, however, cold weather arrives to Hungary.

• Read also: Stunning places where you can go sledding and skiing in Hungary

This is how the weather affects our mental and physical health

“As for the mental state, it is also affected by the current weather. We are more inattentive, it is more difficult for us to complete our work for the day. It is no coincidence that there are more accidents at this time,” meteorologist Ferenc Pintér, director of the Meteo Clinic, told Ripost. “Cooling down and persistently cold weather affect the state of the circulatory system. In this case, our peripheral blood vessels narrow, resulting in higher blood pressure. It is important to wear a hat, scarf and gloves in persistently cold and windy weather. These help maintain proper circulation”, he said.

The meteorologist also highlighted the importance of skin moisturising and nourishing creams. They are important because our facial skin is most exposed to winter dryness and deteriorating nutrient supply. “Due to the cold, our mucous membranes dry out, especially in our nose. As a result of increased dehydration, the risk of developing infections increases because the defense ability of our mucous membranes weakens”, he explained.

• Read also: PHOTOS: 7 fabulous winter lake destinations in Hungary

What weather to expect next week

On Monday, 20 February, we can count on a very cloudy sky and some rain. There may even be snow in the mountains. According to idokep.hu, the daytime temperature can be around 6-7 degrees Celsius. A strong westerly wind is to be expected, which will greatly contribute to the gradual cooling. The highest temperature can be between 3 and 15 degrees, the lowest values can be measured in the northeast, and the highest values in the south and southwest. On Tuesday, no significant rainfall is likely, however, the wind can be strong and stormy in many places. The temperature will reach 10-15 degrees in the afternoon.

Monday brings sunshine and cold. The following days will be mainly cold but sunny. Tonight, however, we can expect temperatures of minus 15 degrees. Below, you can find our weather forecast for the next week.

Monday, 6 February

With clouds forming during the day, the sun will shine everywhere for at least a few hours. Clouds may gather more, especially in the central part of the country, the National Meteorological Service (Országos Meteorológiai Szolgálat, OMSZ) reported.

After a clear night, Monday will be more of a cloudy day. There will be no significant precipitation, napi.hu writes. North, northeasterly winds will be strong in several areas at first, becoming stronger only in eastern and western counties on Monday.

Overnight lows will mostly be between minus 10 and minus 5 degrees Celsius. However, in calm, clear areas, minus 15 degrees Celsius is possible. Daytime highs on Monday will be between minus 3 and plus 2 degrees.

• Read also: PHOTOS: BMW factory under construction in Debrecen, Hungary

Tuesday, 7 February

Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the north and northeast will increase in several areas, becoming stronger in the northern Great Plain (Észak-Alföld). Overnight lows will generally be between minus 10 and minus 5 degrees Celsius, but may be colder in frost-prone areas. Minus 2 to plus 3 degrees Celsius can be expected in the early afternoon.

Wednesday, 8 February

Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the north, northeast will become easterly and stronger during the day. Overnight lows will generally be between minus 9 and minus 3 degrees Celsius, but could be colder in frost-prone areas. In the early afternoon, it will be minus 1 to plus 4 degrees.

Thursday, 9 February

Thursday is expected to be mostly cloudy to partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the east and southeast will increase at times during the day. Overnight lows will generally be between minus 10 and minus 5 degrees Celsius. In the early afternoon it could be 0 to plus 5 degrees.

• Read also: Hungarian postperson gets dream salary in Austria – would you do this too?

Friday, 10 February

Friday will be mostly cloudy to partly cloudy with no precipitation. Air movement will remain moderate. Overnight lows will generally be between minus 10 and minus 4 degrees Celsius, but may be colder in frost-prone areas. Temperatures in the early afternoon are expected to be 1-6 degrees.

Saturday, 11 February

Saturday will be mostly sunny, cloudy and without precipitation. Winds will remain moderate from the south to southwest. Overnight lows will generally be between minus 10 and minus 4 degrees Celsius, but could be colder in frost-prone areas. In the early afternoon, it will be 2 to 7 degrees Celsius.

Sunday, 12 February

Sunday will be mostly partly cloudy, sunny and without precipitation. Winds will remain moderate in the south and southwest. Overnight lows will generally be between minus 8 and minus 3 degrees Celsius. In the early afternoon, it will be 3-8 degrees.

Read alsoPHOTOS: Breathtaking snow blanket in Transylvania