HEATWAVE TO FINALLY END IN SERBIA: RHMZ announces exact date!

Serbia can finally breathe a sigh of relief. After a long and exhausting period of extremely high temperatures that made everyday life difficult, meteorologists have officially confirmed when we can expect the much-awaited cooling, rain and a noticeable drop in temperatures. Here is what is stated in the latest RHMZ forecast.

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A few more hot days ahead

Before we see the long-awaited change, we will have to endure more of the heatwave. The following days, including August 19, will be mostly sunny and very hot again, with maximum temperatures between 31 to 35°C.

Short showers accompanied by thunder will be a rare, reserved exclusively for the northwest of the country and the mountainous regions of southern and southwestern Serbia.

Serious warning in place until end of this week

The combination of extremely high temperatures and long drought brings a series of serious challenges. Experts warn of several key factors. There is an very high risk of rapidly spreading wildfires.

The continued heatwave has an extremely unfavorable impact on public health, especially for vulnerable groups and chronic patients. The lack of rain will have severe consequences on agriculture, livestock, and even traffic, transportation and critical infrastructure.

When will this weather change?

The end of these weather woes is forecast for the very end of the current period. According to announcements, the drastic change will take place as follows:

August 25 (second half of day): Extensive cloud cover will arrive in our country from the northwest, which will cause heavy rain, showers and thunderstorms.

August 26: A noticeable drop in temperature is expected in all regions, accompanied by an increased northwesterly wind that will bring true, fall-like cooling and finally put an end to this long heatwave.

Until then, maximum caution, good hydration and avoiding the sun during the hottest part of the day are advised.

(Telegraf.rs)