Storm chaos in Vienna and Lower Austria: hail, floods and alarm!

Storm chaos in Vienna and Lower Austria: hail, floods and alarm!

The storm situation in parts of Lower Austria, Styria, Burgenland and Vienna remains tense. After violent thunderstorms on Sunday, there are reports on hail and flooding again on Monday evening. Heavy thunderstorms pulled from the west to Upper Styria on Monday afternoon and spread over the east of the country until evening. In several districts of Lower Austria, there were floods, mura exits and decays, which mobilized the fire brigade's forces to use a large -scale operation. According to the KURIER, the main dangers are above all the floods caused by long-lasting heavy rain.

in Vienna were registered in diameter of hailstones of up to 3 centimeters. The thunderstorm also remains high for Tuesday, with an inconsistent mixture of sun and clouds expected. In the afternoon, heavy rain showers and thunderstorms could arise again in the Bergland and south. The temperatures will fluctuate between 23 and 30 degrees.

danger from severe storm

The uncomfortable weather conditions are not only limited to Austria. Various regions also fight with violent storms in Germany. In North Rhine-Westphalia, numerous operations by the fire brigade were reported, in particular due to flooded roads and full cellar. As the [Giessener Allgemeine] (https://www.giessener-allgemeine.de/panorama/in-nrw-unwetter-heute-in- germany- and-teberschwems-zr-93762904.html) reports, experienced Bad Säckingen in Baden-Württemberg An extreme hailstan caused. Police missions were recorded in Bavaria, especially in Lower Franconia, where fallen trees and flooded streets were the result.

meteorologists warn of the other storms and ask the citizens to secure basement and deeper rooms to avoid water damage. The German Weather Service (DWD) also provides information about the impending danger of flooding, lightning strikes and falling branches. The exact storm situation is again critical on Tuesday when strong thunderstorms in the south are expected, with local heavy rain of up to 20 liters per square meter and hail up to 5 centimeters.

changeable weather in the march

On Tuesday, according to the DWD, the weather situation will change again: During the first half of the day, strong thunderstorms can be expected in the southeast of Germany. In the Alpine region, higher rainfall can be expected again, which increases the risk of severe weather.

The worrying weather conditions in Austria and the surrounding regions requires a vigilant attitude. The population is asked to attentive the weather forecasts carefully and take appropriate precautions. Stay safe and well informed!