Stormchaos in Upper Austria: Fire brigade counted almost 20 missions!
Stormchaos in Upper Austria: Fire brigade counted almost 20 missions!
Kremsmünster, Österreich - On the evening of June 4, 2025, a thunderstorm moved to Bavaria to the Czech Republic and left its mark in Upper Austria. The foothills of this weather -related phenomenon ensured almost 20 storm inserts at night, as the state fire brigade command reported. Above all, overturned trees were the focus of the operations that had to be removed quickly by the fire brigades. The gusts of wind achieved considerable speeds that caused an alarm mood in some regions.
in Kremsmünster, Kirchdorf district on the Krems, the highest wind speed was measured at 94 km/h. Wind spikes were also found in Waizenkirchen (80 km/h) and Enns (86 km/h), while 69 km/h were registered in Perg. These gusty winds led to a hectic night use for the specialists who had to react quickly to ensure the security of the citizens:
damage caused by fallen trees
The operations were distributed far beyond Upper Austria, but the southern regions and the lower Mühlviertel were largely spared. Especially in MarchTrenk, larger branches and a tree fell on a sidewalk and thus protruded onto the road. Here the fire brigade had to intervene immediately to endanger drivers: internal and passer -by: to avert inside.
Another example of the storm damage was offered to plunge into Traunuferstrasse in Schleißheim, where a rotten branch threatened. The fire brigade was able to provide quick help and prevent worse. Similar problems were resolved in the municipal area of Weißkirchen an der Traun.
fire departments in use
The fire brigades faced a challenge caused by the sudden swings. The reports of the fire brigades and weather stations make it clear that many of the operations were attributed to the stable trees and shrubs that were uprooted by the violent winds. The sleek operations of the firefighters quickly brought many of the damaged areas back to control and ensured security in the goods.
In summary, the evening of June 4th was further proof of how quickly the weather conditions can change and how important it is to be well prepared for possible storm damage. The rapid reaction of the fire brigades has certainly contributed to avoiding major damage and dangers. [Fireworld] reports that the consequences of this storm are followed up until the early hours of the morning, while the helpers of the fire brigade were tireless. [Tips] adds that every use of the citizens: inside served and the clubs once again demonstrated their operational capacity.| Details | |
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| Ort | Kremsmünster, Österreich |
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