What warning has DHMZ issued for Osijek?

DHMZ has issued a first-level yellow warning for Thursday, valid from 11 AM to 6 PM.

What will be the maximum temperature on Thursday?

On Thursday, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 37.6°C, with morning temperatures around 22.7°C.

Will there be any rain in the coming period?

According to DHMZ's 7-day forecast, there is currently no rain in sight.

When can we expect cooler weather?

No significant cooling is expected for now; temperatures will remain around 35°C even at the start of next week.

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Heatwave Hits Osijek: Thursday Brings Up to 37.6°C, Warning from 11 AM to 6 PM

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DHMZ issues yellow warning for Thursday, with temperatures staying above 35°C into early next week, and no rain in the forecast

Summary

A yellow warning from DHMZ is in effect for Osijek on Thursday from 11 AM to 6 PM.
The maximum daily temperature on Thursday could reach 37.6°C.
The heat continues into next week, with temperatures around 35°C and no rain in the forecast.

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After the Feast of the Assumption, Osijek and Slavonia are bracing for another heatwave, the only one in the country. The State Hydrometeorological Institute (DHMZ) has issued a first-level yellow warning for Thursday, in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM, as reported by Osijek Express on August 19, 2026.

Maximum temperatures are expected to exceed 35°C, and DHMZ urges caution due to the anticipated heat. "Health risks are possible among vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and young children," the warning states.

A Week Without a Drop of Rain

Along with the warning, DHMZ has released a 7-day forecast showing no rain in sight. Wednesday will see a gradual rise in temperature, potentially reaching 31.9°C, with mostly clear skies during the day.

According to the current forecast, the real heatwave hits on Thursday. Sunny weather is expected with a maximum temperature of 37.6°C, while morning temperatures will hover around 22.7°C.

Heat Continues into Next Week

Friday will also be extremely hot, with a high of 36.2°C. Saturday is forecast to be slightly cooler, with temperatures up to 31.2°C. On Sunday, temperatures could reach 32.8°C, while Monday is expected to see a maximum of 33.4°C.

The start of next week brings no significant relief either. Tuesday is again predicted to be around 35.3°C. Based on current information, the hottest days will be Thursday and Friday, when temperatures in Osijek will exceed 35°C.