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Level three heat alert in effect from today until midnight Friday

The heat alert comes with advice to drink plenty, avoid sun between 11am and 3pm and to protect the skin.

A “level three” heat alert will be in effect in Hungary from today until midnight on Friday.

The national health and disaster management authorities said maximum temperatures are expected to exceed 27°C on all three days. The alert has been issued based on data available from national weather service OMSZ and the recommendations of the National Public Health Centre (NNK). The heat alert comes with advice to drink plenty, avoid sun between 11am and 3pm and to protect the skin.