Hungary Issues Orange Alert for Freezing Rain Across Several Regions
Widespread freezing rain leads to second-level weather alerts, urging caution on roads.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Hungaromet has issued an orange alert due to the risk of freezing rain affecting certain districts in Heves and Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok counties.
The weather warning indicates that the precipitation in the affected areas may exceed one millimeter in the coming hours.
Authorities urge drivers to travel only with vehicles that are well-prepared for winter conditions and to adopt slower and more cautious driving.
The meteorological forecast for Tuesday predicts increasingly widespread freezing rain across Hungary.
Most of the country is expected to see minimal precipitation, below one millimeter.
However, areas along the wider vicinity of the Tisza River and, to a lesser extent, some parts of Transdanubia may experience heavier precipitation, ranging from 1 to 5 millimeters, as reported by MTI.
The precipitation is expected to weaken by evening, becoming confined to eastern regions, with freezing rain easing by Wednesday daytime.
The alert extends across Hungary, with Hungaromet issuing an orange alert valid until midnight for several counties including Tolna, Baranya, Bács-Kiskun, Pest, Nógrád, Heves, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Csongrád-Csanád, Békés, and Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén. A first-level warning is in place for the rest of the country.
Daniel Mukics, spokesperson for the National Directorate for Disaster Management, advised the public via MTI to check current weather alerts and road conditions prior to setting out on journeys.
He recommended avoiding travel during the freezing rain warning if possible.
Further advice includes using vehicles in good technical condition suited for winter conditions and driving with greater attention and caution.
Travelers are also encouraged to carry more fuel than usual, have a charged mobile phone, and bring extra clothing, water, and food in case of delays or emergencies.
The risk of falling ice and snow causing power lines and tree branches to fall is also highlighted, prompting a warning to avoid parking under such potential hazards.
Pedestrians are advised to navigate with care, and any sightings of fallen trees, downed power lines, or stranded motorists and pedestrians should be reported to the emergency services hotline at 112.
The weather warning indicates that the precipitation in the affected areas may exceed one millimeter in the coming hours.
Authorities urge drivers to travel only with vehicles that are well-prepared for winter conditions and to adopt slower and more cautious driving.
The meteorological forecast for Tuesday predicts increasingly widespread freezing rain across Hungary.
Most of the country is expected to see minimal precipitation, below one millimeter.
However, areas along the wider vicinity of the Tisza River and, to a lesser extent, some parts of Transdanubia may experience heavier precipitation, ranging from 1 to 5 millimeters, as reported by MTI.
The precipitation is expected to weaken by evening, becoming confined to eastern regions, with freezing rain easing by Wednesday daytime.
The alert extends across Hungary, with Hungaromet issuing an orange alert valid until midnight for several counties including Tolna, Baranya, Bács-Kiskun, Pest, Nógrád, Heves, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Csongrád-Csanád, Békés, and Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén. A first-level warning is in place for the rest of the country.
Daniel Mukics, spokesperson for the National Directorate for Disaster Management, advised the public via MTI to check current weather alerts and road conditions prior to setting out on journeys.
He recommended avoiding travel during the freezing rain warning if possible.
Further advice includes using vehicles in good technical condition suited for winter conditions and driving with greater attention and caution.
Travelers are also encouraged to carry more fuel than usual, have a charged mobile phone, and bring extra clothing, water, and food in case of delays or emergencies.
The risk of falling ice and snow causing power lines and tree branches to fall is also highlighted, prompting a warning to avoid parking under such potential hazards.
Pedestrians are advised to navigate with care, and any sightings of fallen trees, downed power lines, or stranded motorists and pedestrians should be reported to the emergency services hotline at 112.
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