Severe storms have been forecast by meteorologists for today in Austria. Deep “Maya” is responsible for storms and heavy rain. The thunderstorm front has already crossed Vorarlberg. In the Ländle, however, the extent of the storm was far less severe than feared in advance.
31 firefighting operations had to be completed within a very short time. However, these mainly concerned fallen branches, flooded streets or flooded basements. According to the rescue and fire brigade control center (RFL) in Feldkirch, the thunderstorms, heavy rain and isolated hailstorms were quickly over locally. According to an initial assessment, no one was injured. PmaxThumbnail.place( “instance”:806065 ); Now “Maya” moves further east. According to the storm center, there were “considerable gusts of wind” in Tyrol around 5 p.m. – for example, 98 km/h were measured in Innsbruck. A little later it was already hailing (see tweet below). The most violent storm is expected in Upper Austria between 17 and 21 from the Innviertel to the Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen. The heaviest downpours are expected to fall in the Innviertel. “Storms with peak speeds of 80 km/h and above are likely in all parts of the country,” warned the ZAMG. Hail could also be here.Vienna threatens the “heaviest thunderstorm day” of the year so far.The thunderstorms finally reach the federal capital in the evening: the highest severe weather warning level has therefore been issued for Vienna. “It will rain heavily in your region from Sunday night. By Monday morning, a total of 50 to 60 liters per square meter will come together,” according to the storm center. Video: How southern Burgenland is preparing for the storm Twitter warned.
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