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Europe weather shift: drought risks and El Niño concerns

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Europe weather ~~shift brings severe storms and~~ shift: drought risks and El Niño concerns

The transition from extreme heat to volatile weather continues across Central, Southeast, and Southern ~~Europe as a powerful cold front disrupts prolonged heatwaves. In Croatia, the Adriatic coast has faced Bura winds, with shifts toward rain expected~~ Europe. While previous forecasts indicated potential early snow in ~~the Zadar region. In the Balkans, weather patterns are undergoing further transitions.~~ mountainous regions like Kopaonik and Golija toward late September, new meteorological assessments highlight persistent risks. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, ~~initial cloudy skies and light rain are~~ meteorologist Nedim Sladić warns that hydrological drought is likely to persist through late September, as anticipated rainfall is expected to ~~give way~~ be insufficient to ~~sunshine and rising temperatures,~~ replenish deep soil moisture layers. This aligns with ~~daytime highs potentially reaching 31°C in some areas by the end of~~ broader concerns regarding moisture deficits across the ~~week. However, a notable shift is expected on Friday, with increased cloud cover, rain, and thunderstorms—particularly in western~~ Balkan region. In Serbia and ~~northwestern areas—accompanied by~~ Montenegro, weather patterns remain a ~~decrease in daytime temperatures to between 17°C and 22°C. In Serbia, the recent stabilization~~ mix of ~~temperatures between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius is shifting. Forecasts indicate passing clouds~~ sun, clouds, and localized rain across regions such as Vojvodina and western Serbia, with daytime highs expected to range between 23°C and 29°C. While mornings are becoming cooler, weather may become more unstable by the end of the week, or thunderstorms, with ~~rain and thunderstorms possible on Friday and Saturday. Meteorological indicators~~ some regions facing cooling trends. On a broader scale, long-term forecasts suggest a ~~stronger cooling trend that~~ potential ‘Super El Niño’ could ~~bring early snow~~ impact the 2026/2027 winter. This phenomenon may lead to ~~mountainous~~ a weaker snow season across much of Europe, particularly in southern regions ~~like Kopaonik~~ and ~~Golija toward~~ lowlands, although mountain areas such as the ~~end of September, specifically around September 23. In Montenegro, localized rain and thunderstorms~~ Alps may experience better conditions. Additionally, meteorologists are ~~expected in northern areas, while Croatia anticipates sunny weather on the Adriatic coast with morning fog in~~ monitoring the ~~interior. Central Europe remains in a state~~ potential development of ~~seasonal shift, with significant changes expected in Germany, particularly Bavaria, bringing rain and strong winds. Recent forecasts highlight~~ a ~~critical concern regarding an ongoing hydrological drought across much of~~ medicane in the ~~Balkan region. Experts warn that upcoming rainfall may be insufficient to replenish deep soil moisture layers following deficits experienced during spring~~ Mediterranean and ~~summer.~~ supercell storms in Germany.

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