The weather service has issued updated forecasts indicating that extreme heat will continue to affect parts of Austria over the coming days. Temperatures in the eastern regions are expected to rise above 35 degrees Celsius starting from Monday, with some areas potentially reaching up to 36 degrees. The high-pressure system dominating the Eastern Alps will persist through Tuesday, maintaining the intense summer conditions. Local thunderstorms remain possible throughout the period, though they are likely to subside in the evenings. The current forecast from Geosphere suggests that daily high temperatures will increase, particularly in the east, where readings could exceed 35 degrees Celsius. While the initial days of the week will see some cloud cover and occasional rain, especially in central regions and along the northern slopes of the Alps, the overall trend points toward continued hot weather. On Friday, a weak cold front is expected to bring partly cloudy skies and light showers, primarily affecting the central part of the country and the northern Alpine slopes. By afternoon, scattered cumulus clouds will form, especially in mountainous areas, shifting the focus of precipitation to the southern and western sides of the Alps. In the north, the weather will remain variable with isolated rain showers. Thunderstorms are almost everywhere possible, but they will diminish towards evening. In the far east, winds may temporarily become brisk from the northwest. Morning temperatures range from 14 to 22 degrees, while daytime highs are projected to reach 24 to 31 degrees, with the warmest conditions occurring in the southeast. Saturday is expected to start with widespread sunshine, although some clouds may linger in the south, southeast, and certain valleys. Throughout the day, cumulus clouds will develop mainly in the mountain and hill regions, increasing the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, with the main rainfall area located between East Tyrol and the Mariazell region. These showers and thunderstorms will ease by late afternoon. In the flatlands, the weather will remain mostly dry and occasionally clear. Winds will be light to moderate from the east, except during storms. Early morning temperatures are predicted to range from 14 to 20 degrees, rising to 26 to 32 degrees. Sunday will begin with very sunny conditions, interrupted only slightly by a few high-level clouds. By midday, more cumulus clouds will form in the mountains and the south, leading to localized showers and thunderstorms again. Otherwise, the weather will remain largely sunny, with winds typically light to moderate. Afternoon temperatures are expected to range from 12 to 20 degrees, climbing to 27 to 34 degrees, with the highest values recorded in the east. Monday will see the arrival of showers and thunderstorms in the west of Austria early in the morning, while the east remains initially sunny. By mid-afternoon, these showers and thunderstorms will spread to the southeast. Many of these rains will be brief, leaving much of the day sunny and hot. Winds will be light, with moderate breezes in the Danube Valley from the west to northwest. Morning temperatures range from 13 to 22 degrees, rising to peak temperatures between 27 and 36 degrees. Tuesday will bring the Eastern Alps under the influence of a high-pressure system, resulting in continued hot weather. A deep layer of high pressure to the south of the main Alpine ridge will allow for isolated heat-related thunderstorms. However, overall, the weather will remain sunny, with only scattered cumulus clouds. Winds will be light to moderate from the west to north, and after morning temperatures of 12 to 22 degrees, daytime highs are expected to reach 26 to 36 degrees, again with the highest values in the east.
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