Hustle and bustle in swimming pools and at lakes, long queues in front of ice cream parlors, air conditioning in continuous operation: temperatures of over 30 degrees are currently heating up all Tyroleans. On Sunday, Imst was the Tyrolean leader – 36 degrees were measured in the shade in the Oberland district capital. The 30 mark was not cracked in only two Tyrolean towns.
Behind the heat hotspot Imst Mayrhofen in the Zillertal with 35.5 degrees, Innsbruck (35) and Landeck (34.7) lined up on Sunday. In general, according to the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG), the thermometer rose to over 30 degrees in all Tyrolean locations – with the exception of Tannheim in the Ausserfern (29.8) and Virgen in East Tyrol (28.5). Austria was at 160 of the approximately 280 weather stations the ZAMG measured a hot day with at least 30 degrees on Sunday, and a summer day with at least 25 degrees on almost 250. Drink a lot! But: As tempting as it is, avoid ice-cold drinks. After all, the body has to bring the liquid up to body temperature – and that then costs additional energy. Showers yes, but please not ice cold. This leads to increased sweating after showering. You don’t need to dry yourself off completely, the water will evaporate and cool your body. Fruit and vegetables, i.e. light, watery food, are preferable to hearty Kasspatz’ln in this heat. Repurpose hot-water bottles and fill them with cold water to cool them down. Protect your skin from the sun! Shades, sun hats and sunscreen are not “nice-to-haves” but “must-haves”! Choosing the right clothes. Wide, airy, light colors, natural fabrics – that’s the motto. What’s next on Monday? It’s going to be hot in Tyrol on Monday too. “The air is muggy and much more unstable than last time, which means that after a sunny start, powerful swelling quickly develops. In North Tyrol, these lead to the first thunderstorms in the morning, which cover most parts of the country by the afternoon. In between, it loosens up again. Maximum values: 29 to 34 degrees,” says ZAMG.
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