Czech weekend cools briefly before soaring to near-tropical highs early next week
A short drop in temperature and rain are expected this weekend, followed by sunny conditions and daytime highs that could reach 30 °C early next week.
According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Saturday will see a slight temperature dip and occasional rain, especially in Bohemia, with afternoon highs of 21-25 °C and up to 27 °C in southern Moravia. Friday remains the warmest day of the current week, reaching 25-29 °C and up to 31 °C in southern Moravia before evening showers develop. Sunday will be clear and warm, with daytime temperatures of 21-25 °C, and similar conditions are expected on Monday, albeit a few degrees higher.
Early next week, the forecast predicts a rapid rise, potentially pushing daytime temperatures to around 30 °C, resembling tropical heat. Nighttime lows will fall to between 5-10 °C on Sunday night.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 10h later
- The two sides describe this in almost entirely different words
Why it matters
Residents need to plan for sudden rain this weekend and prepare for a heat wave early next week.
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