Meteorological data showed temperatures dropped to minus two degrees Celsius on Rokytská slať in the Klatovy region, with other locations across the country dipping nearly to zero.
The morning chill extended beyond the Šumava mountains, where Friday readings had already reached minus 3,1 degrees Celsius at Rokytská slať. According to the weather service, temperatures hit the freezing point at Jizerka in the Jizerského horách and hovered just a few tenths of a degree above zero at Jelení v Krušných horách.
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Afternoon Heatwave and High Temperatures
After the freezing start, daytime conditions turned intensely hot as southern air flowed around high pressure over eastern Europe. ČHMÚ reported that maximum afternoon temperatures would reach between 31 and 36 degrees Celsius, following Friday peaks that already pushed past the 30-degree mark in numerous locations.
Sunday Forecast and Approaching Rain
Sunday will bring even higher daytime maximums ranging from 32 to 37 degrees Celsius under initial clear skies, according to forecasters. However, weather conditions will shift from the northwest as cloud cover increases and rain or thunderstorms develop.
Meteorologists expect expected precipitation totals to mostly range from zero to five millimeters, though localized thunderstorms could exceptionally dump around 20 millimeters. Rainy conditions will persist into Monday, when precipitation totals could reach up to 30 millimeters in places and daytime highs will drop significantly to between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.
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What was the lowest temperature recorded on Saturday morning?
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How high will temperatures climb during the day?
Daytime maximum temperatures are expected to reach between 31 and 36 degrees Celsius on Saturday, and between 32 and 37 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
When will the hot weather break?
Forecasters state that a change will arrive from the northwest starting Sunday with increasing cloudiness and rain, leading to a drop in daytime temperatures to between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius by Monday.
What are your plans for staying cool during this weekend’s extreme temperature swings?
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