Meteorologists issue Yellow Code of sharp weather change in Moldova

15:32 | 20.03.2020 Category: Social

Chisinau, 20 March /MOLDPRES/ - The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) today issued a Yellow Code of sharp weather change all over Moldova, valid for 22-25 March.

According to meteorologists, the phenomenon is caused by the movement of a cold air mass of arctic origin. Thus, on the concerned period, the weather will change. ‘’Precipitation on form of rains and sleet are expected, with glazed due to appear on roads,’’ SHS said.

Also, on 23-24 March, the north-eastern wind will have gusts of up to 15-18 metres/second and on 22 March, the average daily air temperature will drop by 5-10 Celsius degrees.

In case of Yellow Code, the weather conditions are potentially dangerous; the meteorological phenomena forecast are usual for the country’s territory; yet, they may temporarily become dangerous for certain social and economic activities.

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