Bro, grab a coffee and sit down, because I've got news that'll make you realize even the weather ain't on our side! Listen up: AccuWeather, those Americans who know weather better than my aunt knows coffee grounds fortune-telling, have announced that Bucharest is heading into a weekend of electric storms. No joke! On June 4, 2026, right when the weekend kicks off, chaos unleashes: rain, strong wind, and lightning strikes with a 41% probability. Now, 41% ain't a hundred, but I say don't mess with luck. Mioara already said she's not leaving the house unless it's absolutely necessary for Lidl discounts. And Tyson, the dog, is more scared of lightning than of the vacuum cleaner – I'll be busy with him all night.
Now, that storm lasts three days, until June 6. But don't think you'll get off that easy! After this episode, the weather stays crappy the following week too. Between June 8 and 11, it's still raining, though temps will rise to 26 degrees. 26 degrees with rain – so you stay home and dry off on the balcony? Might be good for Mioara's sarmale, but for me, with my BMW parked four streets away, it's a problem: if hail comes, I worry about the paint. And just like that, only after June 12 does the weather improve, and towards the end of the month, they say we'll hit 30 degrees. 30 degrees! Then I'll complain about the heat, but at least we know summer's coming, bro.
Now, let me tell you who this AccuWeather is, in case you don't know. It's an American weather forecasting company, founded in 1962 by a guy, Joel N. Myers. They're headquartered in Pennsylvania and have offices in Manhattan, Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul, and Mumbai. So they're everywhere, worse than slick guys with Audis on every corner. They provide commercial services globally, so you can trust them – not like here, where Uncle Gheorghe from the 9th floor says he 'feels it in his bones' that rain's coming. Anyway, I don't go by bones; I'd rather check the app. What do you say, do you believe forecasts or better just grab your umbrella and that's it?
For now, I'm getting ready for the storm: I'll take the BMW out of the parking and put it under a tree – no, kidding, better in shelter. And I'll go tell Mioara not to forget to close the windows, because if water gets in, we'll ruin all the furniture. So stay calm, but not too calm, 'cause the storm's coming!
