NMA: Code Orange Blizzard and Snow in Multiple Counties, in Mountainous Areas / CNAIR: We Call on Drivers to Hit the Road Only If They Have Cars Equipped for Winter Conditions – Essential



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The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued, on the morning of this Monday, several Orange Warning Code of strong wind and snow for the mountainous areas of ten counties located in the center, south and southwest of the country, says Agerpres.

According to meteorologists, until 8:00 am, in the mountainous area of ​​the counties of Argeş, Prahova, Dâmboviţa, Gorj, Vâlcea, Caraş-Severin and Hunedoara, at more than 1,800 meters of altitude, wind intensifications will be reported with speeds of bursts. more than 120 – 130 km / h, but also snow.

Also until the same time, in the mountainous areas of Alba, Braşov and Sibiu counties, the wind will exceed 120 km / h in gusts, blowing snow and causing a significant decrease in visibility.

Immediate Hazard Warnings are issued for a maximum period of 6 hours.

  • CNAIR: We ask drivers to hit the road only if they have vehicles equipped for winter conditions

The Road Company draws the attention of drivers traveling during this period, especially in mountainous areas, to drive carefully and adapt their speed to traffic conditions, but especially to hit the road only if they have vehicles properly equipped for the winter conditions. in the context in which meteorologists issued several Code Orange blizzard and snow warnings for the mountainous areas of Gorj, Vâlcea, Caraş – Severin, Hunedoara, Dâmboviţa, Prahova, Argeş, Sibiu, Braşov and Alba counties.

The National Meteorological Administration issued a Code Orange warning for today, 12.27.2020, between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., with the aim of intensifying winds that exceed 120 km / h in gusts, blowing snow and causing a significant decrease Visibility for mountainous areas in the counties of Gorj, Vâlcea, Caraş – Severin, Hunedoara, Dâmboviţa, Prahova, Argeş, Sibiu, Braşov and Alba We call upon drivers who travel during this period, especially in mountainous areas, to drive carefully, adapt speed to traffic conditions, go out on the road only if you have vehicles properly equipped for winter conditions and be informed in advance about traffic conditions in traffic areas “, states the National Company de Gestión de Infraestructura Vial, in a statement sent to AGERPRES on Sunday.

CNAIR ensures that all the regional directions of the company are mobilized and will intervene when necessary so that road traffic is carried out in safe conditions.

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