Extreme Heat: Austria expects an unusual tropical night
Austria is facing an exceptionally hot night. Experts from GeoSphere Austria are warning of a so-called "tropical night," which will be felt not only in large cities but also in rural regions of the country.
For the period from Monday to Tuesday, meteorologists are forecasting low temperatures between 24 and 27 degrees Celsius. This means that even in the early morning hours, temperatures will not drop below the 20-degree mark, which poses a significant strain for many people.
A tropical night is defined as a night in which the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees. While such nights used to occur almost exclusively in densely built-up urban areas, current data show that the heat is now spreading more intensely into less populated regions as well.
Health experts advise keeping living spaces well darkened during the day and ventilating them thoroughly only in the late evening hours or early morning. Additionally, it is important to drink enough water and avoid physical exertion during the hottest times of the day.
The weather situation remains stable for the time being, but the high temperatures are particularly taxing on the body at night. It is recommended to closely follow the official weather warnings from GeoSphere Austria over the coming days.