Romania’s weather agency issues red alert for Tulcea county amid widespread storm warnings

22 July 2026 The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a red weather warning for Tulcea county as heavy rain, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms are expected to affect parts of Romania through Thursday morning, July 23. Yellow and orange alerts have also been issued for several other regions, with forecasters warning of torrential rain, hail, and damaging wind gusts. The red alert for Tulcea is in effect from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday until 6:00 a.m. on Thursday. Forecasters expect exceptionally severe weather, including torrential rainfall, frequent lightning, wind gusts exceeding 80-90 km/h, and storms. Rainfall totals are forecast to reach 90-110 liters per square meter, with isolated areas receiving more than 120 l/sqm. An orange warning covering the same period has been