site.btaThe Weather on May 8

May 8: Cloudy, with widespread thundery showers around noon and in afternoon. Heavy rain in western and central parts. Wind light to moderate, east-northeasterly, bringing cold air. Low: 9-14 C in most parts, around 9 C in Sofia. Highs: 20-25 C in most parts, 20 C in Sofia.

Black Sea coast: Overcast, with afternoon rain in South. Wind up to moderate, northeasterly. Highs: 16-19 C. Seawater temperature: around 15 C.

Mountains: Cloudy, with brief rainshowers, heavier mainly in Central Balkan Range. Snowshowers at the highest-altitude parts of Mt Rila and Mt Pirin. Widespread thunderstorms and possibility of hailstorms. Highs: around 17 C at 1,200 m, around 10 C at 2,000 m.

Source: National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology