In Austria, meteorologists have forecast severe storms for today. Deep “Maya” is responsible for storms and heavy rain. The storm front has already crossed Vorarlberg. In the Ländle, however, the magnitude of the storm was much less severe than previously feared.
31 firefighting operations had to be completed in a very short time. However, it mainly concerned fallen branches, flooded streets or flooded cellars. According to the Rescue and Fire Control Center (RFL) in Feldkirch, the thunderstorms, heavy rain and isolated hailstorms were over quickly in places. Initial estimates say no one was injured.
Now “Maya” continues east. The Central Institute of Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) in Salzburg has issued a thunderstorm warning for tonight. Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, gusts and hail are expected from the Innviertel in Upper Austria, the Flachgau and Tennengau in Salzburg, spreading east and south until after midnight.
The strongest storm is expected in Upper Austria between 17 and 21 from the Innviertel to Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen. The heaviest showers are expected to fall in the Innviertel. “In all parts of the country, there are likely to be storms with top speeds of 80 km/h and above,” ZAMG said in the warning. Hail may also fall.
Vienna threatens ‘heaviest thunderstorm day’ of the year so far
The thunderstorms finally reach the federal capital in the evening: the highest storm warning level was therefore issued for Vienna. “It will rain heavily in your region from Sunday night. Monday morning there will be a total of 50 to 60 liters per square meter,” the storm center said. “All in all, there is potential for the worst thunderstorm day of the year in Austria,” it warned on Twitter.
Source: Krone
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