Sturm warning for Christmas: In six federal states, the wind crashes!

Sturm warning for Christmas: In six federal states, the wind crashes!

Graz, Österreich - A spectacular weather event is imminent! On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, a strong storm will sweep over large parts of Austria. The federal states of Tyrol, Carinthia, Salzburg, Styria, Lower Austria and Burgenland are particularly affected. According to Andreas Mansberger from Geosphere Austria, stormy winds threaten in the northern parts of the country from the night, which could reach speeds of 60 to 80 km/h in Tallagen, while in higher altitudes even wind peaks of up to 100 km/h are possible, as can be read in the report of 5 minutes.

warnings and risks

The meteorologists warn of "strong wind", which will be particularly pronounced on Christmas Eve, especially in the mountain country and along the main Alpine ridge. Dangerous wind peaks over 100 km/h on the Schöckl can also be expected in Styria. In addition, the avoidance of the avalanches is increased by the worships in the mountain country. In Vienna, the winds are mostly moderately to lively, but residents in exposed locations must count on stormy conditions and possibly light rain or snow. These warnings are based on statistical analyzes of meteorological events and show that rare weather events can often have serious effects, as explained by ZAMG.
The weather warnings relate to continuous settlement areas, whereby high alpine regions are excluded from these warnings.

The citizens are encouraged to take precautions and rethink possible travel plans, since the weather can affect both security and mobility. These storm -plagued conditions often occur in conjunction with the upcoming winter time, which presents the entire country with a challenge while the holidays are closer.