Weather Alert: Croatia Faces Storms and Cooler Temperatures This Weekend

Croatia is bracing for a significant weather shift this weekend, moving away from recent high temperatures towards a period of cooler and more unstable conditions. The Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) forecasts more frequent showers and thunderstorms across the country, with a possibility of localized severe weather events. This change is attributed to an approaching frontal system from the northwest, bringing moisture-rich and unstable air. By the start of the new week, a noticeable drop in temperature is expected, with the heat first subsiding inland and then along the Adriatic coast. While Friday saw showers mainly in western Croatia, the weekend will bring these to a larger part of the country, some of which could be intense and accompanied by thunder and potential storms. Inland regions like Slavonia, Baranja, and Srijem can expect partly sunny skies with variable clouds on Saturday, but with a risk of significant showers and thunderstorms, especially at night and in the evening. Temperatures will hover around 32 degrees Celsius. Central Croatia will experience cooler and more unstable weather with fewer sunny periods, and the potential for severe weather and strong winds during thunderstorms. The northern Adriatic coast will see a mix of sun and clouds, with possible local storms. Morning breezes will shift to southwesterly and northwesterly winds, with temperatures between 29 and 33 degrees Celsius. Dalmatia, however, will still experience summer heat on Saturday, with temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius inland. After Saturday, clouds, rain, and storms are expected to gradually arrive, with cooler air moving in alongside bora and northwesterly winds. Rain is expected to persist in inland areas at the beginning of the week, with the most intense showers likely on Sunday. Monday will be mostly dry in the northern regions, with a significant temperature drop and cooler winds. The heat will first ease on the northern Adriatic coast and then in Dalmatia from Tuesday. The bora wind is expected to strengthen on the northern coast, becoming moderate to strong in places. Meteorologists warn that a heatwave is still in effect on the Adriatic, and due to the possibility of local storms, citizens are advised to follow weather forecasts and warnings, and adjust their outdoor activities accordingly.