Slovenia Braces for First Summer Heatwave After Recent Storms

Slovenia is preparing for the arrival of the summer's first heatwave, with forecasts indicating its onset in the latter half of this week. This follows a period of significant weather disturbances, including storms that affected central Slovenia last Wednesday and the eastern part of the country on Sunday.

The Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO) predicts the heatwave will persist until at least the middle of next week. The most intense heat is anticipated between June 20th and June 23rd, when afternoon temperatures across most of Slovenia are expected to range between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius. Some western areas, specifically the Goriška region and the Vipava Valley, could experience even higher temperatures.

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the first heatwave of this year's summer is expected to begin in the second half of this week and, as it appears, will last at least until the middle of next week.

Initially, the heat is expected to be relatively dry. However, ARSO forecasts that humidity and the likelihood of heat-related thunderstorms will gradually increase, particularly from June 22nd onwards. The agency also noted that the heatwave is projected to be most pronounced in the western parts of the country.

The forecast suggests a significant shift in weather conditions, moving from stormy weather to a period of high temperatures, impacting daily life and potentially increasing the risk of heat-related issues across Slovenia.

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The heat will likely be most pronounced between June 20 and June 23, when afternoon temperatures in most of Slovenia will reach between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius, and in the Goriška region and Vipava Valley, possibly a degree or two more.