The weather remains midsummer with no end in sight

The weather continues to remain intensely hot, with no signs of cooling down in sight. Across eastern regions, temperatures are set to rise above 35 degrees Celsius starting from Monday. A high-pressure system will dominate the Eastern Alps area beginning Tuesday, maintaining the scorching conditions. The current forecast from Geosphere indicates that daily peak temperatures will continue to climb, reaching over 35 degrees Celsius at least by Monday. Local thunderstorms are possible throughout the period, though they will gradually subside by evening. In the east, winds may briefly become brisk from the northwest. Morning temperatures range from 14 to 22 degrees, while afternoon highs hover around 24 to 31 degrees, with the warmest conditions expected in the southeast. Friday begins with unsettled weather due to a weak cold front, leading to cloudy and rainy mornings, particularly in central areas and along the northern slopes of the Alps. By midday, widespread cumulus clouds form in mountainous regions, shifting the focus of precipitation to the southern and southwestern sides of the Alps. In the north, weather remains changeable with occasional showers. Thunderstorms are almost everywhere possible, but they will ease in the evenings. In the far east, winds might temporarily pick up from the northwest. Morning temperatures range from 14 to 22 degrees, rising to 24 to 31 degrees, with the hottest conditions in the southeast. Saturday starts off generally sunny, except for scattered clouds in the south, southeast, and some valleys. Throughout the day, mainly in mountain and hilly areas, cumulus clouds develop, increasing the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms. The main rainfall zone shifts between East Tyrol and the Mariazell region. By evening, these showers and thunderstorms diminish. In flat areas, the weather remains mostly dry and occasionally cloudless. Winds blow gently to moderately from the east, avoiding the stormy areas. Early morning temperatures range from 14 to 20 degrees, climbing to 26 to 32 degrees. Sunday begins very sunny, with only a few high clouds slightly disrupting the view. By midday, more cumulus clouds form in the mountains and the south, potentially causing localized showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, the weather stays largely sunny, with winds blowing gently to moderately. After early temperatures ranging from 12 to 20 degrees, expect further increases to 27 to 34 degrees, with the highest readings in the east. Monday sees the arrival of light disturbances, bringing initial showers and thunderstorms to western Austria by morning. The east remains initially sunny. By late afternoon, rain and thunderstorms spread toward the southeast. Many of these rains are brief, leaving much of the day sunny and hot. Winds are light, with moderate winds in the Danube Valley from west to northwest. Morning temperatures range from 13 to 22 degrees, rising to daily highs between 27 and 36 degrees. Tuesday brings another high-pressure influence over the Eastern Alpine region, reinforcing the intense heat. Deep atmospheric pressure in upper layers favors isolated heat thunderstorms south of the main Alpine ridge. Overall, sunshine dominates, with only scattered cumulus clouds. Winds blow gently to moderately from west to north. After early temperatures ranging from 12 to 22 degrees, expect further rises to 26 to 36 degrees, again with the highest values in the east.