Sunny and warm, afternoon storms possible — up to 35°C

Weather is expected to stay sunny and warm through the start of next week, with light to moderate local cloudiness across the country.

The Hydrometeorological Service (UHMR) warns that instability is likely during the afternoon hours, bringing heavy, localized showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds. On some locations these processes may intensify into severe storms with strong wind, heavy rain, thunder and isolated hail. A moderate, at times strong, wind from the north is expected. Morning temperatures will range from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will be between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius.

Skopje

In Skopje the forecast calls for sunny, warm weather with small to moderate cloudiness. Parts of the basin may see short-lived storms accompanied by heavy rain, strong gusts, thunder and possible hail. Wind will be light to moderate from variable directions. Temperatures are forecast around 19°C in the morning and up to 34°C during the day.

For tomorrow similar conditions are forecast: sunny and warm with light to moderate local cloudiness, and a moderate, at times strong, north wind. Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 28 to 36 degrees Celsius.

Overall, conditions should remain predominantly sunny and warm until the beginning of next week, with only localized unstable events possible in the afternoons.

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