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Orange Weather Alert Issued for Zagreb and Karlovac Regions Due to Strong Winds
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Orange Weather Alert Issued for Zagreb and Karlovac Regions Due to Strong Winds

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A severe storm warning, with an orange alert, has been issued for the Zagreb and Karlovac regions in Croatia due to strong northern winds.
  • Residents are advised to prepare for potential disruptions, structural damage, and injuries from uprooted trees and flying debris.
  • The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and could cause interruptions to traffic and power supply.

The Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service has issued a severe weather alert for the Zagreb and Karlovac regions, warning of strong northern winds with gusts exceeding 75 km/h. This alert, classified as orange, signals a significant risk to public safety and infrastructure.

The agency advises residents to be prepared for potential disruptions, including damage to structures and the risk of injuries from falling trees and branches. Flying debris poses an additional hazard. The storm is also expected to bring heavy rainfall, which could lead to localized flooding and further complicate travel.

Authorities are urging caution, as the anticipated weather conditions could disrupt traffic and power supply. This serves as a stark reminder of nature's power and the importance of heeding official weather warnings to mitigate potential harm and damage.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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