Heat wave and thunderstorm: Does the storm come to Vienna?

Heat wave and thunderstorm: Does the storm come to Vienna?

Wien, Österreich - Summer shows its hottest side in Vienna: Today, on July 3, 2025, the hottest day of the year is expected. The heat wave, which has been above the city for a few days, is now peaking. Temperatures of up to 33 degrees are not excluded. [Meinverzirk] reports that the sultry of the past few days in Viennese air and now asks the question of whether the weather also has a cooling surprise.

Weather Service Geosphere has published a warning about summer storms due to the tense situation. While two storm cells in the north (Waldviertel) and south (Rax/Schneeberg) move from Vienna, the likelihood that they reach the city directly remains at the moment. Nevertheless, the warning level yellow applies to the entire city area, which means that careful preparations are recommended.

storm on the march?

The developments of the coming hours will be decisive. While the storm fronts have so far only moved slowly and are weak in the spread, a variety of thunderstorms and hail symbols are already visible on the warning map around Vienna. Experts emphasize that the thunderstorms should actually reach Vienna, mainly the northern and southern urban areas would be affected.

The forecasts for Friday show that it remains cloudy at first. Again and again there can be rain showers and strong thunderstorms that may dampen the actual heat. According to the [Vol.at], the shower activity shifted from noon to the south and east of Austria and north of the Alps, the sun could prevail again.

prospects for the weekend

For the weekend, however, a weather calming announces: the temperatures remain high and values ​​of 25 to 32 degrees can be reached. Nevertheless, caution is advised, because storms could form again between Vorarlberg and the Mariazeller Land from the morning. Sunday also brings further change of weather, with the clouds become denser around noon and spread out shiver and thunderstorms. Here a temperature increase is predicted to up to 33 degrees.

The predictions for the coming week also show changeable weather. On Monday, the temperatures can drop to 20 to 28 degrees and it is expected with dense clouds and repeated rain showers, especially between East Tyrol and South Burgenland. Tuesday also remains inconsistent with other rain showers, while the maximum temperatures will only be between 16 and 25 degrees.

The entire area of ​​Vienna is therefore under observation. In the neighboring communities such as Amstetten, Baden and Neunkirchen, strong thunderstorms, heavy rain and even hail are expected. [Weather warnings] shows that also in cities such as Wiener Neustadt and Mödling must be expected with strong thunderstorms.

It remains to be seen whether we spend the day cooling through thunderstorms or dry in glowing heat. What is certain is that it will continue turbulent in the next few days and it is worth pursuing the weather situation carefully!