UHMR: Local storms expected August 18, very hot weather from August 20
UHMR warns of storms on August 18, then a heat surge from August 20 with weekend highs above 40°C.
Published: August 17, 2026, 12:53 — The Hydrometeorological Service (UHMR) warns that local instability with heavy rain, thunder and stronger wind is expected tomorrow (August 18, 2026) across North Macedonia.
Forecast through the week
UHMR says that on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) instability will be most likely in mountainous areas, where showers and thunderstorms could develop.
Beginning on Thursday (August 20, 2026) a period of very hot weather is forecast. Daytime temperatures over the coming weekend (August 22–23, 2026) are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the country.
For today, UHMR predicts predominantly sunny and warm conditions with only small, local cloud development. Winds will be light to moderate and variable in direction. Maximum temperatures across the country are expected to range from 30 to 37 degrees Celsius.
In Skopje the agency expects mainly sunny and warm weather to persist, with a light wind from a variable direction.
Photo: press material from the event
