Today on Tuesday we reach the climax of the short but violent heat wave: The temperatures climb up to 37 degrees. This means that today will be the hottest day of the year, but storms are already on the horizon. You can follow all developments around today’s weather in our ticker.
AUSTRIA. On Tuesday in the east and south it will be extremely hot. Especially in the very east as well as in the south-east and south, the sun shines mostly unclouded, cumulus clouds remain harmless.
10.00: High storm potential
In the afternoon, strong thunderstorms spread out from the mountain and hill country on the north side of the Alps, especially along the northern Alps and later also around Mühlviertel and Waldviertel there is a risk of hail and sometimes heavy gusts of wind. According to information from the Zamg, the situation is similar to last week when the storm front destroyed almost 1,000 roofs. The thunderstorms develop their greatest force between 6 p.m. and midnight in the Inn, Mühl and Waldviertel.
9.40: Test road closes due to heat
Due to the acute heat warning from ZAMG for large parts of Styria, the Leibnitz test road closes at 2 p.m. today.
Limited operation of the Leibnitz test road due to heat
9.08: ZAMG warning
The ZAMG experts have issued warnings of heat stress for large regions:
8.50: An unusual tip to cool off
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Our baby ????
Sorry, but in the heat you have to brush your teeth and wash your hands in the kitchen …. ????❤
!B pic.twitter.com/e2s4WeZFT6– many many (@AoifeAgev) June 28, 2021
8.41: Atmospheric picture from Innsbruck
This morning’s webcam photo of Innsbruck already captures today’s weather development quite well. Especially on the north side of the Alps, strong thunderstorms with severe weather potential are developing today. Where exactly and when? -> https://t.co/sLuzWktSbF
© Image: https://t.co/aTCjaODaOVpic.twitter.com/rjaaKKv1bP
– uwz.at (@uwz_at) June 29, 2021
8.35: Extreme heat is a health hazard
If the temperatures climb up to 37 degrees, there is even a health risk. The nature conservation organization WWF warns of the health consequences of the heat, which is aggravated by soil sealing.
Extreme heat becomes a health hazard
8.30 am: Driving in the heat
However, the risk of heat in cars is often underestimated. Temperatures of over 40 degrees in the car can be life-threatening for babies, toddlers and animals.
Ten tips for driving in the heat
8.20: Heuriger June in the top 5
According to the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG), this June is one of the five hottest of all time. He may even make it to third place, that will be determined today. Fact: As of yesterday, the June temperature was up to 5.3 degrees above the long-term average. The statistics of the amount of rain show that June is extremely dry. We are almost 60% short of the normal average.
8:00 am: 2013 record not in danger
The previous annual high of 35.3 degrees in Leibnitz on June 24 is likely to be surpassed again, according to the storm center. The Austria-wide June heat record is certainly not in danger. It is 38.6 degrees, measured on June 20, 2013 in Waidhofen an der Ybbs in Lower Austria.
However, with the hot end of the month we are already getting close to the records in terms of the number of hot days (days with more than 30 degrees). For example Linz: In an average June of the last 30 years there were around 3 hot days, this year it should be 10 at the end of them. Only one less than in the record June 2019. Thus, it comes as no surprise that June will end with a temperature deviation of more than +3 degrees from the mean as one of the 5 warmest June months in measurement history. First and second place are definitely out of reach, because June was even hotter in 2019 and 2003.
7.50: Car heat trap
The hot days are also dangerous for four-legged friends. Dogs should therefore never be left alone in the car. However, when you see a dog left alone, act quickly.
Smash the window to save a dog
Are you happy about the hot days?
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