Cooler air arrives, but heatwave persists: Up to 38 degrees today, milder from Sunday

Serbia is bracing for a slight reprieve from the intense heatwave today, with cooler air moving into northern and central areas. While the mercury will still climb to 38 degrees Celsius in the south and southeast, northern and western regions can expect maximums between 30 and 34 degrees. This temperature drop will be accompanied by moderate cloud cover, though most of the country will remain dry.

Srem and mountainous areas might see isolated weak rain or brief thunderstorms. The weather will be variably cloudy with sunny intervals. In the afternoon, rain or local thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning, are possible in mountainous regions. Winds will shift to a northerly direction and strengthen. The highest warning level for high temperatures remains active in southern and southeastern Serbia, with yellow and orange alerts in effect elsewhere.

Starting Sunday, more pleasant temperatures are forecast nationwide, ranging from 29 to 35 degrees. Monday will continue to be moderately warm, with temperatures gradually increasing from Tuesday to Friday. The weather is expected to remain mostly dry, with only occasional passing showers and thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds will persist.

The Serbian Republic Hydrometeorological Service (RHMZ) warns that the continuation of the heatwave, coupled with minimal rainfall and strong winds, poses a significant risk of wildfires. Simultaneously, extreme agricultural drought continues, especially in the north, west, and parts of central Serbia, leading to further soil desiccation and negatively impacting crops. The hydrological situation is also unfavorable due to low water levels on the Danube, Sava, and Tisa rivers, as well as smaller rivers.