Weather alert issued for two Croatian regions due to thunderstorms

Croatia is bracing for a significant weather shift as the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) forecasts variable cloudiness with sunny periods, particularly in Dalmatia. However, the forecast also includes scattered rain and thunderstorms, with localized heavy downpours expected, especially in western parts of the country.

A yellow warning has been issued for the Gospić and Rijeka regions, anticipating potentially intense thunderstorms, particularly during the night, morning, and again in the afternoon. The probability of thunderstorms is greater than 60 percent. DHMZ urges caution due to the possibility of severe thunderstorms, advising people to be particularly careful in exposed areas such as mountains, forests, meadows, and open terrain.

Wind conditions are expected to be light inland, with moderate northwesterly winds in eastern Croatia. Along the Adriatic coast, a light to moderate bora wind will blow during the night and morning, shifting to southwesterly and northwesterly winds during the day.

Temperatures will range from 12 to 17 degrees Celsius inland for the morning low, while coastal areas and islands will see lows between 20 and 24 degrees. The highest daytime temperatures are predicted to be between 27 and 32 degrees Celsius, slightly lower in mountainous regions.

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We urge caution due to possible severe thunderstorms. Special care should be taken in exposed areas such as mountains, forests, and meadows, or open terrain.