Strong wind is expected in Burgas region today, and the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued an orange code warning. The warnings are on the institute's website.

The same warning covers Varna, Vratsa, Dobrich, Montana, Stara Zagora, Shumen, Haskovo and Yambol. In all, the orange code covers 9 regions.

A yellow code is in force in 17 regions: Veliko Tarnovo, Vidin, Gabrovo, Kardzhali, Kyustendil, Lovech, Pazardzhik, Pernik, Pleven, Plovdiv, Razgrad, Ruse, Silistra, Sliven, Targovishte, Sofia region and Sofia city.

The wind will be moderate from the south-southwest. In eastern Bulgaria and along the northern mountain slopes, it will be strong and stormy. Cloud cover will vary.

The weather will be warm for the season. Highs will be between 20C and 25C, and in places with stronger southern wind they will reach 27-28C. In Sofia it will be about 21C.

Towards evening, clouds will thicken from the northwest and rain will fall.