Croatia braces for intense heat wave with temperatures up to 40 °C
A new heat wave is expected to hit Croatia by the end of the week, with forecasts of daytime highs climbing to 36‑40 °C, especially along the Adriatic coast, Istria and Dalmatia. The State Hydrometeorological and Seismological Service (DHMZ) has issued a yellow MeteoAlarm for the same regions, warning of possible thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds. Meteorologist Petra Mikuš Jurković, deputy head of DHMZ, said she would not be surprised if temperatures briefly reach 40 °C and that the warning level could be raised to orange. The heat wave is part of a broader European heat wave that is already bringing extreme temperatures to Spain, France and other countries, raising the risk of wildfires across the region. In Serbia, the Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMZ) also issued a yellow MeteoAlarm as temperatures are projected to hit 40 °C there. Recent unstable weather over the Adriatic produced rare meteotsunami events – four occurrences in ten days – and record-breaking 40 °C readings in Split in June, the highest since measurements began. The hot spell is expected to persist into early August, prolonging fire danger and stressing public‑health services.
Entities: Croatia · European heat wave · European heat wave 2024 · Meteoalarm · Petra Mikuš Jurković · Republic of Croatia · Republic of Serbia · Serbia · State Hydrometeorological and Seismological Service of Croatia (DHMZ)
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The DHMZ issued a yellow MeteoAlarm for parts of Croatia because of possible thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds. (Yellow MeteoAlarm notices from DHMZ)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Meteorologist Petra Mikuš Jurković said temperatures could reach 40 °C and the warning level might be upgraded to orange. (Quotes from Petra Mikuš Jurković)
- [● 4 SOURCES] A heat wave is expected in Croatia by the end of the week with temperatures reaching up to 40 °C. (Forecasts cited in multiple DHMZ statements)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Four meteotsunami events occurred on the Croatian coast within ten days, an unusually high frequency. (Observations reported by DHMZ)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Serbia is experiencing a heat wave with temperatures expected to reach 40 °C and a yellow MeteoAlarm warning. (RHMZ alerts for Serbia)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Split recorded a temperature of 40 °C in June, the highest since measurements began. (Temperature record cited by DHMZ)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The heat wave is part of a broader European heat wave affecting Spain, France and other countries, raising fire risk. (Regional climate outlooks cited in articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The heat wave may persist into early August, extending fire danger across affected regions. (Forecasts from DHMZ and meteorologists)