Severe hailstorm leaves thick icy covering in Dubrovnik, Croatia - huge waterspout also seen offshore

Mark Thomas
The Dubrovnik Times
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:33 UTC

Dubrovnik experienced an unexpected weather twist today as heavy rain gave way to a hailstorm, transforming parts of the city into a wintry scene. The iconic Stradun, usually bustling with visitors, resembled a snow-covered street straight out of Norway, evoking images of a white Christmas.

The unusual icy spectacle didn't last long, as city workers quickly cleared the hail, restoring the Stradun to its familiar state. While brief, the event was a vivid reminder of how unpredictable weather in Dubrovnik can be, even in December.

Comment: From the same source a day later:

Yesterday was truly a freaky day for weather in Dubrovnik, from a hail storm to torrential rain and even a waterspout over the Adriatic. Today is very much the calm after the storm with blue skies and plenty of sunshine. The forecast for the next seven days looks like being much more settled, apart from Saturday when rain is predicted, with temperatures rising to between 15 and 16 degrees.

Check out this video that a reader sent us of the huge waterspout over the Adriatic near Dubrovnik.