RHMZ Forecasts Serbia's Temperature to Drop Over 10 Degrees
It's sunny and up to 32 degrees today, but RHMZ says a major shift is coming as soon as tomorrow evening: a cold front bringing rain, strong wind and a temperature drop of more than 10 degrees.
Is today the last true summer day in Serbia? According to the latest forecast from the Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia (RHMZ), it looks that way, and it’s the last one with a 32 on the thermometer at that.
Most of the country is seeing mostly sunny, warm weather today, with light to moderate cloud cover. Daytime highs are running between 28 and 32 degrees, while morning lows range from 10 to 17. In Belgrade, the high is around 30 degrees, and the morning was noticeably cooler, around 17. Winds are light to moderate out of the north. In the afternoon, brief rain or showers are expected in parts of the southwest, south and southeast of the country. The coldest morning in Serbia was recorded in Sjenica, where RHMZ also issued a special warning for fog this morning, with visibility below 100 meters.
Where Today’s Yellow Weather Alert Is in Effect
Because of the risk of thunderstorms, RHMZ issued a yellow weather alert for today. The warning names Kosovo and Metohija and southwestern Serbia as the areas at risk, and the same RHMZ statement also mentions the southeast of the country. RHMZ explains on its website what a yellow alert means:
The forecast weather is not unusual, but caution is advised if you’re planning activities exposed to weather-related risk. Keep following updates on expected conditions. Don’t take unnecessary risks.
This continues a story we covered on Wednesday, when we reported on the yellow weather alert for Serbia on Saturday and on the drought that was forecast at the time to last until September 22. Now, for the first time, RHMZ has given a concrete date for when that drought will end, and it’s ending with a sharp reversal rather than a gradual letup.
Day by Day: When the Temperature Actually Drops
- Today, Saturday, up to 32 degrees, with clouds moving in from the north in the evening and overnight, and brief rain possible in parts of Vojvodina later in the night as the northwest wind picks up.
- Monday, highs from 23 degrees in the west to 28 in the east, variably cloudy, with moderate to strong northwest wind.
- Tuesday, daytime highs already down to a range of 19 to 24 degrees, mornings cool, wind still strong.
- September 21, late in the day, a cold front is forecast to move through, bringing brief rain and a more noticeable temperature drop.
- September 22, daily highs are forecast to fall to between 14 and 21 degrees.
Add it up, and the drop from today’s high could exceed 10 degrees in just two to three days. The north and west of Serbia could fall below 20 degrees early next week, while the south and east stay somewhat warmer.
What This Means for Your Weekend Plans
The upside: if you had outdoor plans for today, sunny weather up to 32 degrees is still realistic across most of the country. Just keep an eye on the sky in the south and southwest this afternoon, where rain and thunderstorms are forecast.
The downside: if you’re planning something for Tuesday or Wednesday, bring a jacket. Based on this forecast, the difference between Saturday and Tuesday is more than 10 degrees, made sharper by a strong northwest wind.
For today, RHMZ is again calling for “mostly sunny and warm weather with light to moderate cloud cover,” but the thunderstorm warning shouldn’t be taken lightly, especially if you’re traveling through the south or southwest of Serbia. Your safest bet is to check the latest forecast before heading out each day, since the exact scenario for September 22 depends on the precise path of the cold air and isn’t locked in yet.
