RHMZ Warns of Fog Below 100 Meters, High Fire Risk
RHMZ warned this morning of fog with visibility below 100 meters and forecast high wildfire risk across most of Serbia, as the drought continues.
How dangerous is this morning’s fog for driving? Dangerous enough that the Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia (RHMZ) issued a special warning, with visibility dropping below 100 meters in some areas.
RHMZ issued the warning this morning at 9:15 a.m., valid for the next hour. Fog is lingering over lowlands, plateaus and river valleys, and in places it’s thick enough to cut visibility below 100 meters. Drivers are advised to take extra care, especially on stretches where the fog tends to hang around longest.
Once the fog clears, the day looks completely different. Expect mostly sunny skies, a light to moderate north and northeast wind, morning temperatures of 5 to 12 degrees Celsius and daytime highs of 23 to 26. In Belgrade, the morning starts at 8 to 12 degrees, climbing to around 25 in the afternoon.
A few days ago we reported on rain and a temperature drop to just 3 degrees on Kopaonik. Today the picture is reversed: it’s dry and warm, and that same dry spell is now creating a new problem.
Where is the fire risk highest?
For September 28, RHMZ forecasts high wildfire risk in Belgrade, Backa, Banat, and western, eastern and southeastern Serbia, as well as in Kosovo and Metohija. Moderate risk is expected in Srem, Sumadija and Pomoravlje, while risk in the southwest of the country stays low.
RHMZ also warns that the serious moisture deficit in the soil is continuing. The forecast Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) stands at minus 2, a sign of a pronounced rainfall shortage. For farmers, that means a harder autumn sowing season and, in the long run, damage to perennial crops.
What does the rest of the week look like?
The rest of the week stays mostly sunny and dry, with highs of 21 to 26 degrees. More clouds move in over the weekend, and light, short lived rain is possible in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
For people with chronic conditions, biometeorological conditions are mostly favorable today. The exception is the morning hours, when people with heart conditions and asthma are advised to be careful.
A practical tip for the morning: if you’re heading out while the fog is still thick, turn on your low beams, slow down and keep a longer following distance. Visibility below 100 meters leaves too little time to react to anything unexpected on the road.
