Relief Ahead as Cooldown Begins Tomorrow After Days of Extreme Heat
Forecasters say temperatures will finally drop tomorrow, though afternoon storms with heavy rain and strong winds are expected as the shift arrives.
After days of extreme heat, the weather is finally starting to break — a gradual cooldown begins tomorrow, forecasters announced. Today, though, will still be sunny and very warm, with maximum temperatures remaining high before the shift arrives.
Tomorrow afternoon, forecasters expect local instability with heavy rain, thunder and strong winds — a typical pattern after a prolonged stretch of drought and heat, as air masses finally clash following days of stable pressure.
Relief With a Catch
For many, the cooldown will come as long-awaited relief — after days of rail speed restrictions and warnings of power outages due to extreme temperatures. Still, the shift itself can carry its own risks: sudden storms after prolonged drought often mean downpours the ground struggles to absorb, raising the risk of localized flooding and fallen trees wherever rainfall is heaviest.
Residents are advised to follow official forecasts over the coming days, particularly when planning outdoor activities in the afternoon hours.
MKNews Hub · Macedonia · August 25, 2026