Severe storm and thunderstorm: Vienna under control of the deluge!

Severe storm and thunderstorm: Vienna under control of the deluge!

Wien, Österreich - Serious storms hit Vienna's city center on Saturday shortly before 3 p.m. The announced heavy rain started with full force, which used the severe weather station center to call out the red warning level in several parts of Vienna. These alarming warnings concerned districts such as Alsergrund, Brigittenau, Floridsdorf and many others. In Lower Austria, too, there was a warning of violent hail and thunderstorms, which the concerned citizens: inside in the region also put them on alert. According to today.at, the precipitation is so strong that one speaks of a real rain.

The weather forecasts for Saturday make it clear that the storm wave is not only concerned with the city center of Vienna. In the west and north of the country, it can be expected from early on, while the alpine north side and the central highlands also remain inconsistent, with an increasing danger to thunderstorms. In the south, however, people could enjoy the sunshine before the thunderstorms also reach this area in the evening. The temperatures commute between cool 21 to warm 32 degrees.

Pentecost weather brings changeable conditions

Pentecost Sunday does not bring any all -clear - the forecasts predict frequent rain for the alpine north side and the east of the country. The first rays of the sun can be seen in sub -Carinthia to the southern Burgenland, but here too is expected with shower and thunderstorms. The afternoon could at least cause some loosening up before the temperatures fluctuate between 18 and 26 degrees.

The Whit Monday is cloudy, especially in the mountain country and in the south. There will also be some rain here. While the sun comes out regularly north of the Alps, we expect harmless clouds during the day. The temperatures reach 17 to 25 degrees, with a moderate wind blows from western northwest. Finally, a few hours of sunshine can be expected for Tuesday, while the residual clouds dissolve quickly. Any rain showers in the afternoon could occur especially in the Lienz Dolomites and Gurktaler Alps, the temperatures rise to 21 to 28 degrees.

background to weather situations and climate change

The persistent and sometimes extreme weather conditions are now a worrying reality in Austria. According to the [KURIER] (https://kurier.at/chronik/oesterreich/klimastatusbericht-2023 WetterExtreme-shah-slopping quantities/402902749), the weather extreme has increased in recent years. The climatic status report 2023 illuminates the need for adaptation measures to these climatic changes. The year 2023 not only led to above -average temperatures, but also to serious rainfall of 1,275 mm, which is 21 % above the average. The strong limbs in August, which caused damage in many regions, are particularly alarming.

These developments also have an impact on nature, which are negatively noticeable by weakened protective forests - for example through bark beetle infestation. Climate change is no longer just a distant concept, but a fact that also affects our daily life. Looking back at the current events in Vienna, it is only to be hoped that the citizens: inside are well prepared for the stormy times and the weather will soon calm down.

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