Hungary Weather Alerts

Current Weather Warnings for Hungary at a Glance

Weather warnings are official notices of dangerous or unusual weather conditions. On WetterScout you will find the latest weather warnings for Hungary – organised by county and continuously updated, based on official data from HungaroMet (the Hungarian Meteorological Service).

Whether thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rain or heat waves: our interactive map shows you instantly which counties of Hungary are currently affected – for today, tomorrow and the day after.

What Do the Warning Levels Mean?

HungaroMet uses a three-level warning system based on the expected intensity and danger of the weather event:

The Three Danger Levels

Yellow (Caution): Weather may complicate everyday activities – increased caution advised. Orange (Warning): Dangerous weather conditions with possible property or personal damage. Red (Danger): Extremely dangerous weather with significant risk to property and life.

What Time Period Do the Warnings Cover?

HungaroMet warnings cover three days ahead: today, tomorrow and the day after. This gives you enough time to reschedule travel, postpone garden work, or prepare around the house.

What Types of Hazards Occur in Hungary?

The most common warning types include thunderstorms, strong wind, heavy rain and cloudbursts, snowfall, heat, cold, freezing rain and fog. Depending on the season and region, different hazards apply.

Summer is dominated by thunderstorms, heavy rain and heat warnings, while winter sees snowfall, black ice and fog causing the most disruption – especially on the Great Plain and in the hilly regions.

Why Are Weather Warnings Important?

Weather warnings save lives and help prevent property damage. Being informed in time lets you avoid dangerous road sections, secure outdoor furniture, and prepare for extreme temperatures.

WetterScout sources warnings directly from HungaroMet's official Open Data Platform (the Hungarian Meteorological Service). Data is updated regularly, so you are always informed about the current weather situation in Hungary.