Category: Austrian News

According to the temperatures measured so far, 2024 could be the hottest year in Austria’s history. This is according to the latest data from Geosphere Austria. Regarding the measured air temperature, the Austrian annual average for 2024—including the forecasts for August—is already 3.8 degrees above the 1961–1990 average. According to Geosphere Austria, only two above-average or four average cold autumn and winter months can change this value, so 2023 to 2018 (around 2.5 degrees above the 1961–1990 average) are not exceeded. Even a cold December, which was relatively warm in…

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Austria, known for its alpine landscapes, lush forests, and temperate climate, is facing an alarming shift in its weather patterns. Recent summers have brought severe heatwaves, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. This disturbing trend is not just a random anomaly but a clear manifestation of the global climate crisis. The cause of these severe hot temperatures in Austria is multifaceted, rooted primarily in human-induced climate change, exacerbated by local and regional factors. The Role of Global Climate Change At the heart of Austria’s extreme heat is the broader context…

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The summer heat is here to stay on Friday. While temperatures will once again reach high levels, the risk of thunderstorms will increase from the afternoon onwards. Friday will begin with bright sunshine in large parts of Austria, although the northern edge of the Alps may see thicker clouds at the start of the day. After a sunny morning, clouds will quickly develop by midday, and the first showers and thunderstorm cells could develop. Thunderstorm risk in the mountainsThe central and northern mountain regions are particularly affected, where the thunderstorms…

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Heat can have serious effects on health. Vulnerable and heat-sensitive population groups, therefore, need special protection. The most important thing is to prepare for heatwaves and take preventative measures. Thus, the Vienna Regional Health Directorate has introduced a preventive heatwave warning service for the Viennese population. In cooperation with GeoSphere Austria, the warning service warns of impending heatwaves that could harm health. Unprotected exposure to the sun can lead to increased sweating and dehydration. Physical overheating and heat buildup can lead to heat stroke, collapse, confusion, and, in the worst…

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A new heatwave hits Austria on Tuesday. By the weekend, it will be well over 30 degrees across the country, with up to 37 degrees possible in the east. Meteorologist Michele Salmi contradicts forecasts that this could be the last heatwave in Austria this year. After a brief cool-down, it will most likely be hot again by the middle of next week. Tuesday (today) will bring temperatures of up to 35 degrees. There is no change in sight until the weekend. “As is so often the case, the focus of…

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The next heat wave of the summer is just around the corner. By the middle of the week, it should be “horrible.” Now everyone in Vienna is wondering what will happen next … Temperatures are already starting to rise today, and eastern Austria, in particular, is heading for another heatwave. This will last about a week, confirms Ariane Pfleger, meteorologist at Geosphere/ZAMG).However, according to Pfleger, the heat will still feel good up to and including Monday compared to what comes afterward: from Tuesday, it will be “horrible,” with oppressive sultriness…

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It won’t be changeable again in the country until Tuesday—until then, there will be plenty of opportunity to splash around!High summer temperatures of up to 35 degrees are expected in Austria in the coming days. The weekend will be mostly sunny, with only a few clouds and isolated warm thunderstorms that may form, especially in the country’s southwest. The weather will become more changeable starting on Tuesday.Midsummer returns on Saturday, and sunshine will predominate. During the day, there may be some harmless clouds in the north, east, and mountains. In…

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From the fall, between 145 and 290 euros will be paid to all eligible persons in Austria. The Climate Ministry is talking about a record.The climate bonus is now entering its third round. From fall 2024—last year, it started at the beginning of September—between 145 and 290 euros will be paid out per person. According to information provided by the Climate Ministry of Leonore Gewessler, a total of 8,688,437 people in Austria are eligible this year More than 90 percent, or 7,841,515 people, will have the climate bonus transferred directly…

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Temperatures well above 30 degrees are on the way again. A temporary cold front will arrive on Thursday, but it won’t bring a lasting change in the weather, Geosphere Austria predicted at the weekend.The weather will still be changeable on Monday. Especially east of the Salzburg – Lienz line in East Tyrol, local rain showers with some denser clouds will still pass through. As the day progresses, the weather will improve, the clouds will lessen, and the tendency to shower will decrease by the evening. It will often remain dry…

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