Heatwave
All the latest news and essential info on heatwaves in Austria.
Gelato for lunch? Bedlinen in the freezer? Heatwave tips from southern Europe
With scorching temperatures breaking records across Europe this summer, The Local has put together tried and tested tips for surviving heatwaves from southern Europe, where locals have had decades of practice coping with the heat.
Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record
Western Europe experienced its hottest June-July on record as climate change fuels an historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU's global warming monitor said Monday.
Austrian heatwave: Six tips to get a better night's sleep
Summers are getting hotter in Austria, and temperatures have already soared past 30C. Here's how not to let it affect your sleep.
One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwave
Europe is still taking stock of a powerful heatwave in late June but experts are already confident it ranks among the worst ever recorded -- even rivalling a freak 2003 episode.
At least 191 million Europeans face 35C on Sunday
At least 191 million people are forecast to endure temperatures of at least 35C on Sunday in Europe, with the heat particularly intense in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, according to AFP estimates.
Records tumble as European heatwave moves east
Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.
At least 193 million in Europe to face temperatures above 35C on Saturday
At least 193 million people across Europe are expected to experience temperatures above 35C on Saturday, AFP calculations found, up from Friday as the heatwave was set to shift eastwards.
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice is an ocean 'cold blob'
The heatwave battering Europe may have an unlikely partner-in-crime: a patch of cold ocean water south of Iceland and Greenland that can influence weather patterns over the continent.
40C and higher: What Austria’s red heat warning means for your weekend
Austria is heading into an unusually severe early-summer heatwave, with the highest heat warning level in place for several parts of the country and temperatures of around 40C possible in the east.
Climate change to blame as heatwave hits Europe's economies
Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday, while experts consider the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic.
MAPS: Austria on extreme heat alert as temperatures forecast to rise above 40C
People in Austria have been sweltering in the last days as a heatwave grips Europe. It's expected to get even hotter, with temperatures forecast to reach 41C in some places.
LATEST: More than 100 million Europeans suffer in temperatures above 35C
At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and increasingly deadly heatwave hotter than weather in parts of Africa.
Why Europe is warming faster than the rest of the world
The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace
How long will the heatwave last in Austria?
A heatwave has hit Austria, with temperatures up to 37C forecast. We look at which regions are most affected and how long it's set to last.
Europe swelters in new heatwave with temperatures set to rise further
Much of Western Europe was baking in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, shattering temperature records.
How to keep your apartment cool in Austria
Austria is considered a cold country, and Austrian homes are traditionally made to keep the heat inside during the long cold winters - but hotter summers have started to make living in Austria more difficult.
Austria on heatwave alert as temperatures continue to climb
Heat warnings were in place in parts of Austria on Wednesday as sweltering temperatures grip Europe.
Heatwave: Austria braces for temperatures up to 35C
Make sure to stay in the shade this weekend and drink plenty of water as extreme heat arrives back in Austria.
Climate change made recent European heatwave 'up to 4C hotter'
Human-caused climate change made recent European heatwaves up to 4C hotter in many cities, pushing temperatures into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people, scientists have said.
Austria warns of carbon monoxide dangers following teenager’s death
Carbon monoxide poisoning is not just a winter danger. In Austria, the summer use of gas boilers and mobile AC units increases the risk of this deadly but invisible hazard.
How to stay cool in Austria as the heatwave hits
Temperatures are already rising in Austria as a heatwave affects mainly the Eastern part of the Here's how to keep cool during the hot weather.
Eight ways to talk about the heat like a true Austrian
With another heat wave just around the corner, here are some of the German phrases that will help you express yourself in the hot weather.
How Austria plans to protect the public during heatwaves this summer
With the first heatwave of the year set to hit Austria, the government has presented its "National Heat Protection Plan". But what does it involve?