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37 degrees in Vienna: thunderstorms and hail are on the way!
Current weather situation in Donaustadt: 37 degrees on July 3, 2025, cold front with risk of thunderstorms approaching. Weather warnings for Austria.
37 degrees in Vienna: thunderstorms and hail are on the way!
The sun is beating down in Vienna today at a stifling 37 degrees, but the warm temperatures don't last. ORF meteorologist Manuel Oberhuber announces a refreshing cold front that is moving across the city from the northwest. This not only brings pleasant cooling, but also a huge potential for thunderstorms. The current temperature difference is already clearly noticeable: While it is hot in Vienna, it is noticeably cooler in Zwettl at just 18 degrees.
But what exactly are cold fronts and why do they bring such unpredictable weather? Cold fronts are border areas where cold air penetrates warmer air masses. They are characterized by a sudden drop in temperature, increasing wind and increased precipitation. With the approaching cold front, not only showers and thunderstorms are to be expected, hail and squalls can also be brewing. Blog-Wien explains that such weather fronts are marked on weather maps by lines with triangles, and their effects can last from a few hours to several days.
Severe weather warnings and forecasts
Due to the upcoming weather conditions, the red warning level for thunderstorms and hail applies to Austria. The northern Alps and the northeast are particularly affected, where the strongest thunderstorms are expected in the Weinviertel and the Gutenstein Alps. Fresh air from the Waldviertel will drive away the oppressive heat, but the risk of severe weather remains high. For Friday, the weather experts from Heute are predicting that showers and thunderstorms will spread to the southern parts of the country, while a moderate to brisk northwesterly wind will blow in the east.
On Saturday there will initially be a friendly mix of sun and clouds, but from midday onwards heavy showers and thunderstorms can develop again in the mountains. The risk of severe weather will remain high throughout the weekend, with the lowest chance of showers expected in the Mühl and Waldviertel. Wetter.net warns that the instability is influenced by temperature differences across Europe and that eastern Austria and neighboring countries are also facing intense rainfall.
The effects of weather changes
Weather experts emphasize that the next few days will remain critical, with a majority of the precipitation likely to come in the form of snow, especially at higher altitudes above 1,500 meters. This could reduce the risk of flooding in low-lying regions. Nevertheless, the situation remains tense; Close observation of weather developments is essential. So if you have any plans today, you should hurry up - the cooling down is just around the corner and brings not only refreshment, but also a portion of storm potential.