Austria is experiencing a historic heat wave as temperatures peaked on Tuesday afternoon, with Vienna-Stammersdorf recording an all-time high of 40.8 degrees, according to data from Geosphere Austria. This extreme temperature surpasses the previous national record set in 2013, when 40.5 degrees were measured in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, Lower Austria.
Extreme Temperatures Surpass 2013 National Record in Eastern Austria
The current heat wave steered on Tuesday and Wednesday to its peak, prompting meteorologists to expect highest values for Wednesday. Geosphere Austria issued the highest red weather warning level for Vienna, northern Burgenland, and northeastern Lower Austria. In Vienna, a new heat record of 40.1 degrees was set just on Monday, and this was already surpassed by Tuesday noon.
Temperatures rose sharply throughout the day on Tuesday. At 1:30 p.m., Stammersdorf became the first station to report a maximum temperature beyond the 40-degree mark. Bad Deutsch-Altenburg and Langenlebarn followed half an hour later. With this, the three measuring points approached the previous Austrian peak value of 40.5 degrees, which was measured in 2013 in Bad Deutsch Altenburg.
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Of the around 250 weather stations of Geosphere Austria (under 1,500 meters altitude) observed by the APA, only 22 reported maximum temperatures under 30 degrees at 2:00 p.m.
Widespread Heat Grips Lowlands as Meteorologists Track Conditions
While the focus of the heat wave on Tuesday was indeed the east of Austria, it was consistently hot in the rest of Austria as well, at least in the flatlands and lower locations, with only 22 of the monitored stations reporting under 30 degrees at 2:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the previous temperature record in Austria?
The previous all-time high was 40.5 degrees, recorded in 2013 in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, Lower Austria.
Which weather station recorded the highest temperature during this heat wave?
Vienna-Stammersdorf recorded the highest temperature at 40.8 degrees on Tuesday afternoon, according to Geosphere Austria data.
Which regions received the highest weather warning level?
Geosphere Austria issued the highest weather warning level red for Vienna, the northern Burgenland, and in the northeast of Lower Austria.
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