On Thursday, the Czech Republic is expected to be hit by severe storms accompanied by torrential rains and hail, warns the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute. These storms are predicted to be very intense, and people in the Czech Republic should prepare for the possibility of extreme weather conditions.
The warning for Thursday applies to the Czech regions and Vysočina from 11 o’clock and to Moravia and Silesia from 14 o’clock, lasting until midnight. These severe storms could bring rainfall amounts exceeding 50 millimeters and hailstones larger than two centimeters in diameter. Intense showers could flood low-lying areas and cause rapid water rises in smaller streams.
On Friday, meteorologists expect high temperatures in the Czech Republic, climbing over 31 degrees Celsius. The warning will apply to Prague and parts of Central Bohemia, Ústí nad Labem, Liberec, Hradec Králové, and Pardubice regions from 12 to 17 o’clock.
The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute anticipates severe storms across the country, with rainfall exceeding 30 millimeters, smaller hailstones, and wind gusts around 70 kilometers per hour. The threat will exist from 12 to 18 o’clock in the Czech Republic, while in Moravia and Silesia, it will be from 15 to 22 o’clock.
Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this period of severe weather.