Violent storm warning: Tyrol and Salzburg in front of hail and heavy rain!

Violent storm warning: Tyrol and Salzburg in front of hail and heavy rain!

On September 5, 2025, a storm with severe thunderstorms and hailstorms brings the western regions of Austria on alert. The Tyrolean Ausserfern and Vorarlberg are particularly affected, where hailstones were partially registered with the size of a palm. In the evening in four federal states - Tyrol, Salzburg, Styria and Carinthia - the alarm level red, while the thunderstorms slowly shift eastwards. These developments are worrying because they go hand in hand with heavy rain and stormy gusts.

The storms have already occurred in Tyrol, with Lienz as the last endangered place in East Tyrol. In Salzburg, warnings have been issued especially for the Pongau, especially for Sankt Johann and Tamsweg. Styria is also affected, where Bruck-Mürzuschlag, Leoben, Weiz and parts of Deutschlandsberg, Voitsberg, Leibnitz and Murtal are on the warning list. The first thunderstorms have also been spotted in Graz, whereby local flooding in particular threatens.

Wind and temperature warnings

In Carinthia, especially in Upper Carinthia, communities such as Spittal an der Drau, Hermagor and Villach-Land are at risk. Gusts with speeds of up to 75 km/h are also forecast in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland, posing a danger to traffic and loose objects. Temperatures have fallen sharply behind the cold front; The thermometer in Innsbruck only shows 12 degrees, while the Lavanttal in Carinthia still shows 24 degrees.

The situation develops in these extreme weather conditions. The thunderstorms, accompanied by heavy rain, get worse with wind speeds of up to 85 km/h. According to the warning levels of the weather service, the gusts could even exceed the 140 km/h mark, which is classified as extremely dangerous. A look back at the climate status report shows that such extreme weather events have increased in Austria in recent years, which indicates the progressive warming.

Climate change and preparation for storms

A current climatic status report that was created on behalf of the climate and energy fund and all nine federal states confirms the concern. In 2024, a storm -deeper not only broke precipitation records, but also demanded six fatalities. The extreme intensity of these weather events, which statistically only occur every 1,000 years, makes it clear that Austria has to prepare better for such events. Municipalities and decision -makers are encouraged to implement proven practices and further develop strategies for minimizing the damage in order to increase resistance.

Overall, it is clear that the increasing challenges posed by climate change and the associated extreme weather events should not be underestimated. In this context, the current severe weather warnings should be taken seriously, while the population in the affected areas should prepare for further deterioration in the weather.

For detailed information about the current weather warnings, please visit crown,, Wetter.com and the Climate status report 2024.