The week will kick off with a high-pressure system dominating the weather patterns, bringing clear skies and soaring temperatures across much of the country.
Sun-seekers can expect the mercury to climb as high as 36C in some areas, especially in the Southeast.
However, the summer conditions won’t last long. A disruptive weather system will push in from the west by Monday evening, bringing severe thunderstorms, particularly in the mountainous regions of Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Pinzgau, and East Tyrol.
These storms, as predicted by SkywarnAustria, could unleash torrential downpours, hailstorms, and powerful gusts of wind exceeding 80 km/h.
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Overnight, the storm front will sweep across Austria, reaching Flachgau and Upper Austria by the early hours of Tuesday morning. While the south and east may escape the worst weather, enjoying continued sunshine and warmth, the northern Alps will be drenched by rain showers and rattled by thunder and lightning.
Wednesday will bring a brief respite from the extreme weather, with scattered showers and cloudy skies in some areas while others enjoy sunny spells. However, the respite will be short-lived as thunderstorms are set to return to the mountains in the afternoon and evening, bringing renewed risk of heavy rain and lightning.
By Thursday, the weather will begin to settle down, with sunny skies returning and temperatures remaining high in the east and south. However, the mountainous regions will continue to experience afternoon thunderstorms, albeit less severe than those seen earlier in the week.
As the week draws to a close, the weather will gradually stabilise, with sunshine prevailing across most of the country.
While isolated showers and thunderstorms may still occur in the mountains, the lowlands and southern regions will enjoy dry and sunny conditions. Temperatures will remain high, ranging from 26C to 34C, ensuring that the heatwave continues for those in the east and south.
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