Serbia braces for tropical heatwave, temperatures to reach 38C

Serbia is preparing for a substantial increase in heat, with forecasts indicating tropical temperatures reaching up to 38 degrees Celsius by the weekend.

This surge in warmth follows a period of moderate temperatures, and the coming days will be particularly windy in southern Banat and Podunavlje. The combination of high temperatures, dry vegetation, and minimal rainfall has elevated the risk of open fires across the country. Special caution is advised in the Deliblatska Peščara region, where strong to stormy southeastern winds are expected on Friday and Saturday.

Due to the intense heat, yellow and, in some areas, orange weather alerts have been activated. These conditions are deemed unfavorable for most individuals with chronic health issues, who may experience sleep disturbances, fatigue, and mood swings. An anticyclone from the south is influencing the region, promising predominantly sunny and very warm weather in the coming days.

A shift in weather patterns is not expected until the beginning of September. While sunny and warm conditions will persist, with maximum temperatures ranging from 32 to 36 degrees Celsius today and around 35 degrees in Belgrade, the weekend might bring variable weather with local showers and thunderstorms. However, these rains are unlikely to significantly alleviate the drought conditions.

The forecast suggests a return to sunny skies and temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius at the start of next week. More substantial cooling and a drop in temperature are anticipated only around the middle of next week.