Where is the red weather alert in effect today?

The red heatwave warning is in effect today for Knin, Rijeka, Split, and Dubrovnik.

When will the heatwave completely subside?

The heatwave will gradually weaken, and by Sunday, August 16, the warning will remain only for the Rijeka area.

Will temperatures remain high?

Yes, temperatures will still exceed 30 °C, but prolonged exposure to extreme heat will be less severe.

What weather can we expect at the sea?

At the sea, a moderate to strong bora wind will blow, with storm gusts at the foot of Velebit, and in Dalmatia, the wind will shift to northwest and southwest.

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Red Weather Alert Issued for Four Cities

A.E. · Prije 6h | 2 min

DHMZ forecasts a gradual easing of the heatwave. Warnings will diminish in the coming days, but on the Adriatic, especially in the Rijeka region, the danger from high temperatures will persist until Sunday.

Summary

The heatwave on the mainland is easing, with temperatures around 30 °C.
The Adriatic is under a red weather alert today, with temperatures up to 39 °C.
Warnings will decrease day by day, and by Sunday only the Rijeka region will remain.
Windy conditions with bora winds at sea bring gradual relief.

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While the mainland is already feeling the first signs of relief, Knin, Rijeka, Split, and Dubrovnik are under a red heatwave warning today-the highest level of danger issued by the State Hydrometeorological Institute. Coastal temperatures will reach up to 39 degrees, with mornings starting at 23 to 28 °C. Inland, by comparison, it is noticeably cooler-13 to 18 °C in the morning, with daytime highs not exceeding 33 degrees.

Gospić on the Edge, East Sees Passing Rain

For Gospić, only a moderate danger is indicated today, while the eastern part of the country may see passing rain. DHMZ forecasts a gradual easing of the multi-day heatwave that has gripped the country, so temperatures will still exceed 30 °C, but the danger level will decrease day by day. However, the red weather alert is currently active from the north to the south of the Adriatic.

Thursday Brings the First Changes

By Thursday, August 13, the situation begins to shift. Gospić will no longer have any warnings, Knin is forecast to face high danger, and Rijeka, Split, and Dubrovnik will still be under very high danger. From Friday, August 14, no region will be under the highest alert level-Rijeka and Dubrovnik will see high danger, Knin and Split moderate, while Zagreb, Karlovac, and Gospić will have no warnings at all.

Rijeka Remains Under the Longest Threat

The heatwave will linger the longest in the Rijeka region. On Saturday, August 15, moderate danger will remain for Rijeka, Split, and Dubrovnik, and by Sunday, August 16, only for the Rijeka area. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat will gradually subside, although the heat will not completely disappear.

On the Adriatic, a moderate to strong bora wind will blow, which can reach storm gusts at the foot of Velebit, while in Dalmatia, the wind will temporarily shift to northwest and southwest in the afternoon. Official warnings for most of the mainland, including Zagreb and Karlovac, will no longer be in effect from Friday.