Attention: Hail and storms are coming today! See where it will be most dangerous

17.08.2026 | Climate change

Today the country is bracing for a sharp change in weather. Expect intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and a risk of hail in the Rila-Rhodope region. Temperatures remain high.

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Weather Forecast: Storms and Hail in Western and Central Bulgaria

During the night, the weather will be clear, but tomorrow the situation will change. According to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), cumulus-rain clouds will develop from west to east.

Expect short-term precipitation with thunderstorms, with the most intense phenomena occurring in the Rila-Rhodope region. There is an increased risk of hail.

Temperatures and Wind

Weather along the Black Sea coast and in the mountains

By the sea, it will remain mostly sunny and dry with a water temperature of 24-25°. In the mountains, however, the weather will be unstable with conditions for thunderstorms.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the weather is expected to stabilize, with temperatures rising again to 37°.