# Weather warnings and storms in Slovakia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/weather-warnings-and-storms-in-slovakia
> Updated: 2026-08-15T22:03:13.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

The Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMÚ) has issued weather warnings for much of Slovakia regarding storms, heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds.

In mid-July, a cold front moving from the west was expected to replace record-breaking heat, bringing risks of heavy rain up to 30 mm in 30 minutes, hail larger than 2 cm, and wind gusts between 65 and 85 km/h. This weather pattern was forecasted to cause sharp temperature drops and potential flash flooding or infrastructure damage. 

By mid-August, SHMÚ maintained first-level warnings for much of the country, specifically noting a low probability of intense storms producing 20 to 30 millimeters of rain within 30 minutes alongside similar wind gusts.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Slovakia: EU optimism rises amid rising costs and influencer scams

Slovakians show higher-than-average optimism regarding the EU and world future despite rising costs, while influencers warn of a surge in fraudulent social media ads using their likenesses.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fund-for-the-support-of-the-arts-investigates-wiretapping-scandal

### 2026-07-18: Cold front brings thunderstorms and cooling across Slovakia

A cold front hits Slovakia on July 19, prompting SHMÚ thunderstorm warnings, heavy rain, hail and winds up to 85 km/h, while temperatures drop from over 30 °C to the mid‑20s.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovakia-faces-intense-thunderstorms-and-heatwave-on-saturday

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