RHMZ Issues Orange Alert: Storms and Hail Until June 10
Serbia's weather service issued an orange alert for June 3 across Belgrade and central Serbia. Thunderstorms, hail and strong wind last until June 10.
- RHMZ issued an orange alert for June 3 covering Belgrade and central Serbia.
- Expect thunderstorms, hail, strong wind and over 20 mm of rain in a short span.
- The unsettled spell lasts until June 10, with location specific warnings arriving one to two hours ahead.
- We share practical steps to protect yourself and your car from hail.
Wondering whether it is worth postponing a trip or moving your car into the garage today? It is, and right now. Serbia’s national weather service, RHMZ, issued a thunderstorm warning for the whole country on June 1 at 11.26, and the unstable pattern will stay with us through June 10, 2026.
For June 3 the picture is more serious than on previous days. An orange alert, meaning dangerous weather, covers Belgrade, Backa, Banat, Srem, Sumadija, Pomoravlje and western Serbia. A milder yellow alert applies to eastern, southeastern and southwestern Serbia, along with Kosovo and Metohija.
What the storms bring through June 10
The real risk is not the rain and thunder themselves, but what travels with them. RHMZ is forecasting local hail, strong wind and sudden bursts of rain that can flood streets within minutes.
Here is what to watch for in the first half of the week:
- Hail that can damage cars, roofs and gardens
- Strong wind that threatens awnings, parasols and loose objects on balconies
- More than 20 mm of rain in a short time, enough for flash flooding and submerged underpasses
RHMZ described the situation this way:
The showers and thunderstorms expected across Serbia in the first half of this week will be locally more intense, accompanied by hail and rainfall exceeding 20 mm in a short period.
As for temperatures, on June 3 lows sit between 12 and 18 degrees and highs between 24 and 29 degrees. A pleasant morning, a muggy afternoon, and that is exactly the mix that feeds strong late day storms.
How do you stay safe once the orange alert hits?
You do not need to watch the radar all day. RHMZ sends urgent warnings for specific locations one to two hours in advance, so it is enough to check the forecast in the morning and keep notifications switched on.
Our step by step plan, if you are in the orange alert zone:
- Move your car into a garage or under cover before noon. No garage? A blanket or thick quilt over the bonnet and roof will soften the blows of hail.
- Clear the balcony and yard. Bring in or firmly secure the parasol, loungers and flower pots.
- Drive with care. In a sudden downpour slow down, switch on your lights and avoid underpasses that flood fast.
- Do not shelter under a lone tree during thunder, choose an enclosed space or your car instead.
- Check gutters and drains around the house, since a blocked drain is the most common reason water reaches the basement.
If you are planning a day out or some gardening, shift it to the morning hours or to the second half of the week, when the weather should gradually calm down.
The point is not to panic, but not to ignore the orange alert either. Those few minutes of preparation are often the difference between a quiet afternoon and a dented bonnet. How do you protect your car and garden when the hail arrives?
