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The first day of July brings a sharp weather shift: after June records and 41 C in Kikinda and Palic, RHMZ warns of showers, thunderstorms, possible hail, and strong or storm-force wind on July 1-2. Later, N1 specified a Belgrade and next-two-hours alert, while meteorologist Goran Mihajlovic told RTS/Danas that short 30-60 minute storms should be followed by 7-10 days of more comfortable temperatures up to 32-33 C.
021 and N1 report that JKP Gradsko zelenilo drained the lake in Novi Sad's Dunavski park for regular cleaning. Turtles were handed over to the Institute for Nature Conservation, but fish that Gradsko zelenilo says residents had brought into the lake were not relocated and died; water is expected back in a few days after mud and waste are removed.
On the morning of July 1, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded in the Leskovac area according to preliminary data, N1 reports. Kurir, citing the Republic Seismological Institute, writes that the epicenter was in the Leskovac region, with theoretical epicentral intensity estimated at V-VI on the Mercalli scale, meaning such tremors may cause minor damage in the epicentral area.
On June 30, RHMZ and national media warned of June's last extremely hot day: Serbia was expected to see 36-40 C, Belgrade around 38 C, and the long dry spell raised outdoor fire risk. By evening RHMZ separately warned of showers and thunderstorms, especially in parts of Banat, Srem, central Serbia, and Belgrade; on Wednesday and Thursday local severe weather with hail, storm wind, and heavy short-duration rain is possible.
On June 29, RHMZ again warned of highs of 36-39 C and outdoor fire risk in areas with moisture deficits; AMSS, via N1, advises drivers not to travel in the hottest part of the day. 021 says Novi Sad will see 22-39 C, UV index 8, and a recommendation to avoid sun from 10:00 to 16:00. N1 and Danas separately point to work-safety rules in the heat: for outdoor work above 36 C, water, shade or cooled break space, first aid, and construction-site safety measures are needed.
RHMZ said June 28 would be sunny and very hot in Serbia, with highs of 35-39 °C, while Danas recorded 35 °C at noon in seven named places, including Belgrade and Novi Sad; by feels-like temperature, Novi Sad was hottest at 39 °C and Belgrade at 38 °C. AMSS separately advises drivers to travel early in the morning or late in the evening because of the heat.
