Hungary braced for heatwave up to 39°C with thunderstorms and drought

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Hungarian meteorologists forecast a strengthening heatwave for the coming week, with daytime temperatures rising from the low‑30s to 33‑39 °C across much of the country. The heat is expected to peak in early August, when Hungary could become the hottest area in Europe, with some locations possibly exceeding 40 °C.

Thunderstorms are likely in several regions, especially on the Danube‑plain, western and south‑western parts, bringing strong gusts of 60‑80 km/h, brief hail up to 2 cm and short bursts of 10‑20 mm rain. A weather warning has been issued for a dozen counties, including Pest, Bács‑Kiskun, Békés, Csongrád‑Csanád, Győr‑Moson‑Sopron, Komárom‑Esztergom, Nógrád, Jász‑Nagykun‑Szolnok, Vas, Veszprém and Zala.

The prolonged high temperatures are intensifying drought conditions, with soil moisture low across most of Hungary. To mitigate impacts on wildlife, artificial water troughs are being installed nationwide, and volunteers are helping to keep them filled. Health advisories warn of strong UV radiation and heat‑related symptoms such as headaches, irritability and blood‑pressure changes, urging people to stay hydrated and limit exposure.

Entities: Agrárszektor · Hungarian Meteorological Service (HungaroMet Zrt.) · Hungary · Időkép · Magyar Vadászlap

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[● 5 SOURCES] A heatwave is expected in Hungary, with daytime temperatures reaching 33‑39 °C during the coming week.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A weather warning covers Pest, Bács‑Kiskun, Békés, Csongrád‑Csanád, Győr‑Moson‑Sopron, Komárom‑Esztergom, Nógrád, Jász‑Nagykun‑Szolnok, Vas, Veszprém and Zala counties.
[● 3 SOURCES] Thunderstorms with 60‑80 km/h gusts, 1‑2 cm hail and 10‑20 mm rain are forecast for several counties.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Artificial water troughs are being installed nationwide to support wildlife during the drought.
[● 2 SOURCES] By early August, Hungary could be the hottest region in Europe, with temperatures of 36‑39 °C, possibly exceeding 40 °C.
[● 2 SOURCES] Extended high temperatures are intensifying drought, with soil moisture low across most of Hungary.
[● 2 SOURCES] Night temperatures will remain above 20 °C, limiting cooling relief.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Strong UV radiation is expected, raising risks of headaches, irritability and blood‑pressure changes.