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Christmas temperatures in Bulgaria set records

Sat, Dec 26 2009 11:52 CET

byThe Sofia Echo Staff

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Christmas temperatures in Bulgaria set records

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Six meteorological stations in Bulgaria reported their warmest Christmas Day temperatures ever, Mediapool said.
 
In Vratsa, the maximum reached 21.2 degrees C, making it the warmest place in Bulgaria on December 25 2009, and beating Vratsa’s 1995 record of 17.5 degrees.
 
However, strong winds hit the town, bringing down trees and damaging roofs.
 
Veliko Turnovo had a maximum 17.1 degrees, beating its 1958 record of 16.6 degrees. Varna, Bulgaria’s largest Black Sea coast city, recorded a high of 16.4 degrees, topping the city’s 1967 record of 15.7 degrees.
 
Kyustendil reported a record 15.4 degrees.
 
On December 26, forecasts for major cities were that Sofia would be nine degrees, and Varna and Plovdiv both 12 degrees.
 
An avalanche warning for Bulgaria’s mountains was repeated. Strong winds were reported to be blowing at altitudes above 2500m.
 
Weather forecasters said that on December 27, Sofia would have a maximum four degrees, the south-eastern parts of the country nine degrees, while temperatures elsewhere in the country would be slightly cooler. There would be rain throughout the country, forecasters said.
 
 

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Anonymous susannah Sat, Dec 26 2009 13:18 CET
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Hi It is extremely warm here today (village near Lyubimets)
I have been sitting in the garden in a `t` shirt enjoying the sunshine. Feels like 65% or so in the sun.


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