After the cooling, heat will return to Czechia

After the cooling, heat will return to Czechia — southern Moravia won't get relief

01.08.2026 19:02 HotInfo

A cold front passed through Czechia during the night to Saturday, bringing rain, storms, strong wind and fallen trees. The weekend is expected to bring only a partial cooldown, while southern Moravia will not see significant relief. From Monday, another multi-day heat wave is expected to hit the country, during which temperatures could climb as high as 39 degrees Celsius. irozhlas.cz ↗

The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute had already issued a warning for southern Moravia with an extreme danger level due to heat stress. Exceptionally warm air flowed into Central Europe from the southwest, and this year's fourth heat wave brought temperature records. In Doksany in the Litoměřice region, meteorologists measured 40.1 degrees Celsius on Thursday, with over 39 degrees also recorded in Plzeň-Bolevec, Plzeň-Mikulka and Rokycany. ct24.ceskatelevize.cz ↗

The heat has also affected air quality. Meteorologists declared a smog situation due to high concentrations of ground-level ozone in Prague, the Central Bohemian Region, the Ústí nad Labem Region, and also in eastern Bohemia, including the Pardubice and Hradec Králové Regions. People are advised to limit strenuous physical activity outdoors, especially in the afternoon. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗

The heat and lack of rainfall are worsening the drought. According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, there is very little water in rivers, and stream levels are at historic lows. The risk of fires applies to most of the country. After a brief weekend easing, meteorologists therefore expect a return of very high temperatures during the working week. ct24.ceskatelevize.cz ↗

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