Tag: heatwave
Macedonia 12.08.19 | 17:23

A powerful storm will interrupt the heatwave

A major storm is expected to interrupt the heatwave that descended across the Balkans later this week. The storm will move in from the north, across Slovenia and Croatia, and spread across the Balkans. Forecasters expect thunderstorms, powerful rains and gusts of wind. Macedonia will be affected on Wednesday...

Macedonia 02.07.19 | 13:15

The heatwave will peak on Wednesday, temperatures to hit 40 degrees

The heatwave is expected to spike on Wednesday, with temperatures hitting 40 degrees Centigrade, and the UV solar radiation index at 9. The whole of Macedonia will be under a yellow alert, and citizens are asked to avoid getting out unless necessary, wear light clothes and stay hydrated. On Friday we...

Macedonia 14.06.19 | 10:57

Heatwave will last until the end of the week

Macedonia remains under a heatwave and people are advised to remain at home unless necessary. The advisory especially covers the hours between 11h and 17h. Those who do go out, are advised to wear light clothes, cover their heads, wear shades and stay hydrated. People should also avoid food that easily...

Macedonia 13.06.19 | 09:37

Orange heatwave alert in force in Macedonia

Forecasters predict scorching temperatures across Macedonia, with highs reaching 38 degrees, enough to trigger the orange alert phase. Citizens are warned to try and stay indoors between 11h and 17h, wear light clothes, sunglasses, caps and stay hydrated. Chronic patients are alerted to take their medicine...

World 05.06.19 | 09:49

Scorching summer expected across Europe, the Balkans will continue to be pounded by storms

A heatwave is expected across Europe, for the duration of the summer, while in the Balkans forecasters expect a rise in temperatures but also continued storms and rains. The brunt of the heatwave is expected to hit Europe from Portugal to Hungary, with temperatures rising up to 40 degrees Centigrade...

Life 18.01.19 | 15:12

Roads melt as heatwave escalates in Australia

Temperature records have already been broken but the worst of the heatwave sweeping across parts of Australia is yet to come. The Bureau of Meteorology warned Friday will mark the peak of the week-long heatwave – currently in its fifth day – for some of NSW’s most heavily populated...

Life 17.01.19 | 11:20

Australia’s blistering heat set records for December

Australia reported its hottest day on record for December and it was also the warmest December ever, during a heatwave that began last month and has continued into January, the country’s Bureau of Meteorology said on Thursday, Reuters reports. Every Australian state and territory was affected by the...

Life 27.12.18 | 14:27

Australia heatwave to break Christmas weather records with temperatures up to 47C forecast

A heatwave will hit most of Australia this week that will push Christmas temperatures in some areas to as much as 12C above the December average before breaking monthly records later in the week. Victorian authorities have issued health alerts for parts of the state and fire warnings are in place for...