NewsRecord-breaking sea temperatures hit Croatia amidst heatwave

Record-breaking sea temperatures hit Croatia amidst heatwave

The Index portal reported that the highest temperature in Croatia's history was recorded on Monday in Dubrovnik, a picturesque city on the Adriatic coast. This time, the record concerned sea temperature, which reached nearly 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

In Dubrovnik, a record was set; the sea temperature reached nearly 30 degrees Celsius.
In Dubrovnik, a record was set; the sea temperature reached nearly 30 degrees Celsius.
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8:56 AM EDT, July 16, 2024

On Monday, the seawater temperature in Dubrovnik reached precisely 85.5 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the highest result since the country began measuring seawater temperatures. It surpassed the previous record on the island of Rab, where in 2015, the water temperature was 85.1 degrees.

According to measurements taken on Monday by the State Hydrometeorological Institute (DHMZ), the sea temperature in Croatia did not fall below 79 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Index portal reminded us that most of the highest sea temperatures recorded in Croatia have occurred in the past 15 years. Scientists attribute this to the negative impact of climate change.

Croatia under red alerts

In most regions of Croatia, the highest weather alert is still in effect due to exceptionally high temperatures. On Monday, the air temperature reached 99 degrees Fahrenheit.

The warning for high temperatures will also be in effect on Tuesday, covering most parts of Croatia. Forecasts for that day predict that the air temperature will reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

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