Where might showers with thunderstorms occur on Wednesday?

Local afternoon showers with thunderstorms are expected primarily in inland Dalmatia.

Which regions are under a red warning for heat?

The red warning for the heat wave is in effect for the Rijeka, Split, and Dubrovnik regions.

What will temperatures be on Wednesday?

Daily highs will range between 31 and 36 degrees Celsius, possibly higher in the southern Adriatic. Morning temperatures will be between 17 and 22 inland and between 24 and 29 on the coast.

Will the weather change by the end of the week?

Inland, the heat will gradually ease, while the Adriatic will remain sunny and very hot without significant cooling.

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Local Showers and Thunderstorms on the Way

A.G. · Prije 9h | 2 min

DHMZ forecasts continued sunny and very hot weather, but afternoon showers with thunderstorms are possible in inland Dalmatia, while a red warning for the heat wave remains in effect for three coastal regions.

Summary

Wednesday will be sunny and hot, with possible local showers and thunderstorms in inland Dalmatia.
Red heat wave warning in effect for Rijeka, Split, and Dubrovnik; orange for Knin.
Temperatures ranging from 31 to 36 degrees Celsius, higher on the Adriatic; heat will gradually ease inland.

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After Tuesday was sunny and exceptionally warm, Wednesday will bring a continuation of summer conditions across most of Croatia. According to the forecast from the State Hydrometeorological Institute (DHMZ), issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, most areas will see sunny and hot weather, while the Adriatic and inland Dalmatia will experience very hot conditions.

Where to Expect Showers and Thunderstorms?

Although no widespread weather change or rain across the entire country is expected, one part of Croatia could see stronger cloud development. Brief showers are possible in the afternoon, primarily in inland Dalmatia, where stronger cloud development may bring thunderstorms. Somewhat more clouds are also expected occasionally in the northern inland areas.

Wind and Temperatures

A weak to moderate northeast wind will blow. On the coast, a moderate to strong bora wind is expected, with possible gale-force gusts in the Velebit area. During the day, the bora will weaken in some places and temporarily shift to a northwest or southwest wind.

In the morning, temperatures inland will range from 17 to 22 degrees Celsius, while on the coast and islands they will be between 24 and 29 degrees. Daily highs will mostly range from 31 to 36 degrees, and at the sea, especially toward the south, they may occasionally be higher.

Warnings in Effect

Due to the heat wave, a red warning remains in effect for the Rijeka, Split, and Dubrovnik regions. For the Knin area, the warning has been raised to an orange level.

What Does the Rest of the Week Bring?

For the rest of the week, sunny weather will prevail inland, but a gradual decrease in heat is expected. The Adriatic will remain sunny and very hot, with a moderate to strong bora wind. At the foot of Velebit, the bora will occasionally have gale-force gusts, then gradually weaken and shift to a maestral during the day. Temperatures should gradually drop in the coming days, but no significant cooling is expected on the coast.