Heatwave in Austria Continues Next Week

Austria is set to endure another week of a persistent heatwave, with forecasters predicting temperatures could soar to 37 degrees Celsius by Friday. The country has already experienced highs above 30 degrees Celsius since mid-week, with Vienna recording tropical nights where temperatures remained above 20 degrees Celsius.

The Geosphere forecast indicates a slight increase in temperatures through Friday. Sunny skies are expected to dominate, though localized thunderstorms may briefly disrupt the heat, especially over mountainous areas. Light to moderate winds will generally blow from the northwest to north.

Daily temperatures will range from lows of 16-22 degrees Celsius in the early morning to highs of 28-35 degrees Celsius during the day. This pattern is expected to continue into Tuesday, with widespread sunshine and towering cumulus clouds forming over the mountains, potentially leading to isolated thunderstorms. Morning temperatures will be between 14-22 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs reaching 29-34 degrees Celsius.

Wednesday through Thursday will see similar conditions, with persistent sunshine interrupted only by potential afternoon thunderstorms over the mountains. Early temperatures will range from 12-22 degrees Celsius, climbing to 28-35 degrees Celsius. The trend of sunshine and heat is projected to hold through Friday, with highs reaching 32-37 degrees Celsius, though isolated showers or thunderstorms might occur in the west and southwest during the afternoon.