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As expected, it is much colder this Wednesday morning than in recent days. Almost everywhere across Luxembourg, temperatures flirt with 0 degrees. And this while the south of the country is still placed on yellow alert for possible floods, following the precipitation on Tuesday. An alert which should be lifted around 10 a.m., if we believe the morning bulletin from MeteoLux.
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But what we remember above all is that it could well snow this Wednesday. The first snowflakes of the season could fall in the evening. The Luxembourg weather organization mentions “a slight risk of having a snow shower, especially in the north of the country”, but also indicates, in its various data, that it could be the same in the south.
From -4 degrees to… 16 degrees Sunday
What seems more certain, however, is the cold wave which will cover the country until Saturday. With night temperatures which could drop to -4 degrees at sunrise, but also in the evening. The mercury is having difficulty turning the day back into a positive one. All with a risk of snow showers across the country Friday evening.
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We can also expect a famous thermal shock, since, on Sunday, we could reach in places… 16°C according to forecasts. That’s a difference of around twenty degrees in the space of a few hours. A sweetness which should continue at the beginning of next week.
Thank you for joining us today on world-today-news.com. We have Dr. Frank Schneider, a meteorologist from MeteoLux, and Ms. Emily Johnson, a flood risk management specialist from the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development. Today we will be discussing the recent snowfall and flood alerts in Luxembourg. Dr. Schneider, could you tell us more about the weather situation in Luxembourg this week and the possibility of snowfall?
Dr. Frank Schneider: Yes, of course. As expected, it is colder this week and there is a possibility of snowfall. The temperature dropped to around -4 degrees Celsius in some places, which is quite low for this time of the year. The cold wave will continue until Saturday with a risk of snow showers across the country on Friday evening. We might experience some snow showers on Wednesday evening too, but the chances are quite low. However, it’s important to note that the south of Luxembourg is still on a flood alert due to heavy rainfall yesterday. The alert will be lifted at around 10 a.m., but we need to remain cautious as the melting snow and rainwater could cause further flooding in low-lying areas.
Ms. Emily Johnson, could you provide us with more information on the flood risk management measures that were put in place during the flood alert? How do they differ from typical winter weather conditions?
Ms. Emily Johnson: Yes, thank you for having me. Regarding the flood risk management measures, we issued warnings to the public about the potential for flooding in low-lying areas. The public was advised to take necessary precautions such as avoiding walking or driving through flooded areas, securing loose objects, and monitoring local weather updates. The measures are similar to what we normally do during winter weather conditions, but the intensity and magnitude are greater due to the forecasted heavy rainfall. In addition to that, we also worked closely with local authorities to ensure that the drainage systems were clear and functioning properly to prevent any additional flooding.
Dr. Schneider, how do you think the unusual weather patterns will affect everyday life in Luxembourg? Any particular challenges or opportunities we should be aware of?
