Heat intensifies as RHMZ warns of high temperatures through early July
On June 26, yellow or orange weather alerts cover much of Serbia: outlets citing RHMZ report a tropical day, very high UV index, and highs up to 36-37 °C. Danas says the heatwave is expected to last until July 2 with temperatures up to 39 °C, 021 warns Novi Sad of 38-39 °C over the weekend, and public-health institutes advise avoiding open sun during the hottest hours and watching for heatstroke symptoms.
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RHMZ activates orange and yellow alerts ahead of a tropical day
N1 reports that RHMZ warned all of Serbia about very high temperatures, with orange or yellow alerts in force across much of the country on June 26. The forecast calls for a sunny, clear day with a very high UV index and highs up to 37 °C. Because heat and dry weather raise the outdoor fire risk, RHMZ reminds people not to light fires or throw away unextinguished cigarette butts. Doctors and meteorologists advise avoiding direct sun from 11:00 to 17:00, wearing a hat, and carrying water.
A heatwave has begun in Serbia, but last June remains the most extreme
Danas writes that Serbia's heatwave is expected to last until July 2: highs are forecast up to 36 °C on June 26 and up to 39 °C in the following days. Meteorologist Nedeljko Todorovic says this June is warm but, on average, less hot than last June, which RHMZ assessed as Serbia's hottest and driest on record: the mean temperature was 3.2 °C above the 1990-2020 norm, and on June 26 last year daily-maximum records were exceeded at eight stations, including 40.7 °C in Cuprija and 38.1 °C in Belgrade.
Extreme heat in Novi Sad over the weekend
021 reports for Novi Sad that temperatures will reach 36 °C on June 26, and that the next five nights will be tropical, meaning lows will not fall below 20 °C. The forecast is up to 38 °C on Saturday, 39 °C on Sunday and Monday, and 38 °C on Tuesday. The outlet advises seeking shade and carrying refreshments, noting that parts of Europe are expecting values above 40 °C and introducing emergency measures.
City public-health institute publishes heat-protection recommendations
Danas relays recommendations from Belgrade's City Institute for Public Health: a heatwave is a period of at least three consecutive days with temperatures of at least 32 °C, often with high humidity and little air movement. Risk groups include small children, older people, pregnant women, people with excess weight, chronic heart, vascular, respiratory, and diabetes conditions, and those exercising or working outdoors or in poorly cooled spaces. The institute lists risks including dehydration, thrombosis, heart attack and stroke, worsening asthma and COPD, sunburn, and skin and kidney damage; high body temperature, heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, headache, and rapid pulse are described as heatstroke signs requiring urgent medical help.
Batut explains how to protect yourself during extremely high temperatures
N1/FoNet relays recommendations from Serbia's Institute of Public Health "Dr Milan Jovanović Batut", published on June 26 because of the heatwave. Batut advises avoiding outdoor exposure from 10:00 to 17:00, wearing light-colored clothes made from natural materials, protecting the eyes and head, staying in air-conditioned spaces when possible, and choosing light meals instead of heavy and very sugary food. The institute separately stresses drinking enough fluids, primarily water, and avoiding drinks with alcohol, caffeine, and high sugar content.