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The nevera isn't a type of wind but is a brief storm or squall wind from the west. Adriatic storms in the summer can be sudden and violent, creating a short-lasting swell; however, these storms generally do not last long and leave behind refreshingly cooler air.
The nevera is most common from June to September and in the northern part of the coast as many originate in Italy and cross the Adriatic to arrive in Croatian waters from the northwest to southwest.
With the arrival of the nevera there is thunder, lightning, heavy rain (or hail) and violent wind gusts. They usually follow the highest maximum temperature of the day and are confined to small local areas. They are rarer in the winter, but when they do occur in the winter they cover a wider area.
It is difficult to predict the arrival of the nevera as signals of its approach are generally available only a short time before it develops. However, weather forecasts will sometimes mention that the nevera is possible.
The main indicators of the arrival of the nevera include a sudden drop in the barometer, a rise in temperature, a decrease of relative humidity, cumulonimbus storm clouds and a warm wind blowing just before the nevera strikes from the opposite direction that begins gently and builds to strength.
As soon as the nevera has passed the baramoter gradually returns to normal, the temperature slowly increases, the sea calms and wind becomes calm or very light.
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