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title: "Moldova Braces for Severe Weather, Heatwave on the Horizon"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/30150/moldova-braces-for-severe-weather-heatwave-on-the-horizon
published: 2024-06-09T15:37:35Z
language: en
author: "Ecaterina Arvintii"
section: "Social"
source: moldova1.md
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# Moldova Braces for Severe Weather, Heatwave on the Horizon

> The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a new Yellow Alert for severe weather affecting the southern and central parts of the country.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a new Yellow Alert for severe weather affecting the southern and central parts of the country.

![](https://storage.moldova1.md/images/ccac308d-27c7-4c5e-8f94-f610fefd4b8a.jpg)

The alert will come into effect today, June 9th, at 6:30 PM EEST and remain in place until 3:00 AM EEST tonight.

Meteorologists forecast lightning strikes accompanied by brief showers, with the possibility of isolated thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts of 15-25 litres per square metre are expected within short intervals or cumulatively over the warning period. Wind gusts reaching 15-18 metres per second are also anticipated.

It is important to note that this Yellow Alert follows a period of extended rainfall and fluctuating weather conditions. Earlier today, the NWS issued a Yellow Heat Advisory for the entire country, effective starting June 10th. Temperatures are expected to climb up to 33 degrees Celsius.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**