The end of the week in Salzburg will be stormy. A southern foehn with hurricane gusts of up to 200 km/h is expected to sweep over the mountain peaks as well as the valleys and the state capital. The country issued an official warning.
The foehn storm front will hit Salzburg especially on Friday; wind peaks of 80 to 110 km/h are expected in valley areas and even around 200 km/h in the mountains. From the current point of view, the area between Krimml and Obertauern will be particularly affected; the tails of the storm will also be felt in the city of Salzburg and in Flachgau, with wind peaks of between 60 and 80 km/h. Important recommendations for behavior: Loose objects such as patio and balcony furniture or fasten or put away flower pots and retract awnings Close window shutters or shutters Park cars in garages if possible Avoid staying outside if possible Avoid going for walks in the forest and parks No repair work during peak storms, especially not Climb on roofs – acute danger to life and limb Be careful in road traffic, especially when overtaking – areas exposed to wind, suction and so on. Plan for delays in road, rail and air traffic. Pay attention to storm warnings on the lakes. The situation is being monitored District administrative authorities and the disaster control officers of the district authorities are informed and is also on duty with the emergency, aid and rescue organizations. The AMAS (Austrian impact-based Multi-hazard Advice Service) expert group is closely monitoring the situation, and the state media center will provide information if there is important information,” emphasizes Markus Kurcz, head of disaster control for the state of Salzburg.
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