What does the red weather alert mean for Dubrovnik?

It is the highest warning level issued by the State Hydrometeorological Institute when weather conditions are extremely dangerous and pose a high risk to health and property.

What time of day is most dangerous to go outside?

According to Civil Protection recommendations, direct sun exposure should be avoided during the hottest part of the day, especially between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

How to protect children and pets during heatwaves?

Children and animals should never be left in parked vehicles, even briefly, as temperatures inside a car can quickly become life-threatening.

Will the weather change soon?

According to current forecasts, there will be no break from the heat next week either, and the red weather alert remains in effect.

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Dubrovnik Under Red Weather Alert, Temperature Exceeds 31 Degrees Already in the Morning

V.M. · Prije 1 dana | 2 min

City authorities and Civil Protection issue a series of health protection recommendations during the heatwave affecting the Dubrovnik area.

Summary

Dubrovnik is under a red weather alert due to extreme heat, with a temperature of 31.3°C recorded as early as 8 a.m.
City authorities and the Civil Protection Directorate have issued recommendations for citizens, including avoiding sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Special caution is advised for those with chronic illnesses, children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
The heatwave is expected to continue into next week, with no signs of relief.

The Dubrovnik area has been under the highest, red alert level of the State Hydrometeorological Institute (DHMZ) since this morning due to extremely high temperatures. According to DHMZ data, as reported by Slobodna Dalmacija, the temperature at midnight was 29.7 degrees Celsius, and by 8 a.m. the thermometer had already reached 31.3 degrees.

Such temperatures, combined with the lack of nighttime cooling, put significant strain on the body. With the heatwave expected to continue and no relief in sight even next week, the City of Dubrovnik has published extensive recommendations for citizens on its official website.

Key Recommendations for Citizens

The City of Dubrovnik has called for extra caution and relayed the instructions of the Civil Protection Directorate to reduce the risk of adverse effects from extreme heat. Citizens are advised to avoid direct sun exposure during the hottest part of the day, especially between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and to regularly consume adequate fluids.

It is also recommended to wear light, breathable clothing, protect the head and skin from solar radiation, cool indoor spaces, and ventilate during the night and early morning hours. People working outdoors should take more frequent breaks in the shade and stay well hydrated.

Special Caution for Vulnerable Groups

Special attention in the recommendations is drawn to the protection of children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses. High temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion and heatstroke, as well as exacerbate existing health conditions, particularly in individuals with cardiovascular, respiratory, and kidney diseases.

The City also warned about the importance of protecting pets. Citizens are particularly cautioned never to leave children or animals in parked vehicles, even for a short time, as temperatures inside a car can quickly reach life-threatening levels.

The protocol for action and detailed heat protection measures were developed by a working group of the Ministry of Health, and current heatwave warnings are available on the official DHMZ website.