The next storm rolls in Austria. This time there may also be strong thunderstorms and hailstorms in the east. But the situation also remains tense in all other federal states for the third day in a row.
Since Wednesday afternoon, there has been another “violet warning” in many parts of the country. For example, the first dense clouds in Villach are already creating a “doomsday atmosphere”, as the operator of the local weather station explained via Twitter. The first flashes of lightning have also been observed.
Severe thunderstorms in many states
Especially in Carinthia, Tyrol and Styria, severe thunderstorms can be expected again into the evening. As in the past few days, the emergency services could also be deployed without interruption this time.
Storm gusts up to 110 km/h
Concerned users posted photos of nearly black thunderstorm cells on Twitter, which can be seen over Lake Wörthersee. Weather experts expect wind gusts of up to 110 km/h. A strong wind gust of 95 km/h has already been measured in Carinthia. Rising trend. In Hermagor it had rained 15 liters per square meter in just 20 minutes during lunchtime.
Also in Vienna risk of severe weather
The violent storm then reached the east of the country towards the end of the afternoon. In Vienna it cools down considerably. Rain and thunderstorms in combination with stormy gusts of wind can cause a lot of unrest until well into the night.
Just last night, several accidents caused by the storm prompted numerous rescue operations across Austria. Tyrol has been hit particularly hard so far. For example, in the Stubaital and Zillertal Arena, two popular skiing and hiking areas in Tyrol, several gondolas suddenly came to a standstill due to a storm.
Gondolas stopped
Affected guests had to be evacuated. “Only a little bit was missing and the whole thing would have ended in a catastrophe with many dead and seriously injured,” said an eyewitness.
Thursday will be quieter
The chance of severe weather will only decrease slightly on Thursday. However, heavy showers are possible again over the weekend. Nevertheless, temperatures between 26 and 33 degrees are expected.
Source: Krone
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