Hydro-Meteorological Service issues orange wind warning for western North Macedonia
Orange alert for the west and yellow for the east; forecasters expect gusts above 80 km/h and temperatures above seasonal average.
Hydro-Meteorological Service issues orange wind warning for western North Macedonia
Published: 12 November, 2026 21:36. The Hydro-Meteorological Service issued an orange alert for strong wind in western regions of the country and a yellow alert for the east.
"Under the influence of a southerly airflow, tomorrow in places a strong southerly wind will blow which at times will reach speeds above 80 kilometres per hour. Temperatures will be significantly above the average for this time of year," the preliminary warning said.
What to expect tomorrow
Weather is expected to be changeable with sunny intervals and occasional local rain showers. Forecasters emphasised that gusty southerly winds will be the main hazard in the western parts of the country.
In Skopje the forecast calls for variable cloudiness with sunny periods and a moderate wind from the south.
Forecasters and regional bulletins link this situation to a powerful Atlantic cyclone affecting the Balkans; some reports note winds above 80 km/h in parts of North Macedonia, daytime temperatures reaching up to about 24 °C and episodes of Saharan dust in the air.
Authorities typically advise securing loose outdoor objects, driving with caution on exposed routes and following any further updates from meteorological services as the system progresses.
Photo: press material from the event
