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Tief Lynn’s near stationary cold front divides Austria! There is a risk of flooding in the west and violent thunderstorms in the southeast.
In the afternoon and evening hours of this Saturday there are strong storms, especially from Carinthia through Styria to the eastern edge of the Alps. In the case of pronounced high-altitude currents, there is a local risk of hail and showers: in Styrian Joglland and parts of southeastern Styria, as well as southern Burgenland, the Austrian Severe Climate Center has already issued the level of highest warning (purple).
Most of the rest of Styria south of Mur-Murz-Furche currently has a red warning level. This was also broadcast for southern Lower Austria! According to the UWZ forecast, one or more strong thunderstorms will sweep across the region from the southwest. Heavy rains, hail and showers occur in the storm zone.
A red storm warning also applies in the west, throughout Vorarlberg, the Arlberg Tyrolean region, and parts of the Imst, Innsbruck-Land and Schwaz districts, as well as in the state capital, Innsbruck itself.
In Carinthia, the second highest alert level was issued for the Hermagor, Spittal / Drau, Villach-Land, Klagenfurt-Land, Völkermarkt and Wolfsberg districts. Only around and north of Wörthersee should the weather remain calmer here.
Recommended protection measures:
➤ If possible, do not stay outdoors.
➤ Do not seek shelter under individual trees.
➤ Avoid staying in forest areas and do not hike on open or elevated terrain.
➤ If you are in or on water (swimming, surfing, sailing, etc.), you must go ashore immediately.
➤ Be prepared for delays in public transportation.
➤ When driving a car: drive carefully, beware of broken branches and hail, if there is a risk of hydroplaning, hold the steering wheel firmly and do not make sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.
➤ If possible, pull over to the side of the road or in a parking lot in heavy rain or hail.
➤ If there is a risk of hail: if possible, put the car in the garage.
➤ Place loose objects (flower pots, garden furniture, umbrellas, etc.) or take them into closed rooms.
➤Avoid contact with metal fences and railings.
