Croatia Swelters as Heatwave Brings Temperatures Up to 39°C

Croatia is bracing for intense heat as temperatures are forecast to soar, with the national meteorological service issuing severe heatwave warnings for most of the country. On Monday, temperatures are expected to reach between 34 and 39 degrees Celsius.

The Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) has placed "very high risk" warnings for heatwaves in the Osijek, Zagreb, Karlovac, Knin, Rijeka, Split, and Dubrovnik regions. The Gospić region is under a "high risk" warning.

While most areas will be sunny and very hot, DHMZ noted that localized thunderstorms with strong winds are possible in Gorski Kotar and inland Dalmatia due to developing clouds. Winds will be light inland, except for moderate easterly winds in the east. The Adriatic coast will experience moderate bora winds, shifting to southwest and south winds in the afternoon.

As of 7 a.m. on Monday, Senj registered the highest temperature at 32.1°C, making it the hottest spot in Croatia. Split-Marjan followed with 29.9°C, and Rijeka with 29.4°C.