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Severe Storms Batter Eastern Slovakia's Zemplín Region with Unusually Large Hail

Powerful storms swept through the Zemplín region of eastern Slovakia, bringing extremely large hailstones that caused significant damage to vehicles and the roofs of residential buildings. Locals described the hailstones as being as large as mandarins, indicating an unusually severe weather event. The Zemplín region is a predominantly rural area in the far east of Slovakia, near the borders with Ukraine and Hungary. Damage to cars and rooftops suggests the storms left a costly trail of destruction for residents in the affected communities.

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Slovakia Sees Temperatures Hit 33°C as Storms Strike West and Central Regions

Slovakia experienced a hot summer day with temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius, accompanied by afternoon thunderstorms and showers in the western and central parts of the country. Meteorologists had warned of the stormy conditions ahead of the afternoon hours, with the combination of intense heat and atmospheric instability driving the unsettled weather. The rest of the country saw largely sunny skies and warm conditions throughout the day.

Aktuality
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Sunny Sunday Forecast With Afternoon Showers Possible

Slovakia is set for a mostly clear Sunday, with afternoon showers possible in some areas. Daytime temperatures will reach 28 to 33 degrees Celsius across most of the country, while northern regions will see cooler conditions with highs around 26 degrees Celsius.

TASR/Teraz
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Heat Warning Issued for Southern and Western Slovakia as Temperatures May Exceed 33°C

Slovak health authorities have issued a heat warning for parts of southern and western Slovakia, where temperatures are forecast to exceed 33 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic — the country's main state body responsible for monitoring and protecting public health — has cautioned that certain groups face elevated risk during the heat, including children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses. Residents in affected areas are advised to take precautions to avoid heat-related health complications.

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Low Water Levels on the Danube Disrupt River Shipping Traffic

A drought has caused water levels on the Danube River to drop significantly, disrupting commercial shipping along one of Europe's most important inland waterways. Shallow waters have exposed sandbanks and shallows, forcing vessels to remain anchored at moorings rather than continue their journeys. The Danube serves as a critical transport corridor through Central and Eastern Europe, carrying freight between countries including Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. Low water levels periodically hamper navigation along the river, causing delays and economic disruption for the shipping industry that relies on it.

Aktuality
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Clear Skies and Calm Winds Forecast for Slovakia Overnight

Slovakia is set for a clear to partly cloudy night with pleasantly fresh air and light winds. Temperatures will be warmer in the west, reaching around 16 degrees Celsius in some areas, while valley regions could see overnight lows dip to just 7 degrees Celsius by morning.

Aktuality
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Warm, Sunny Weekend Forecast Across Slovakia

Slovakia is set for a warm and sunny weekend, with daytime temperatures reaching 22 to 27 degrees Celsius across most of the country. In western Slovakia and parts of the Banská Bystrica region in central Slovakia, temperatures could climb even higher, peaking at 27 to 30 degrees Celsius.

TASR/Teraz
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Cool Nights Ahead as Daytime Temperatures Set to Reach 30°C in Slovakia

Slovakia is set for a mix of cool nights and warm days, with daytime temperatures expected to climb as high as 30 degrees Celsius. A high-pressure system that separated from cooler air over the Alps is shifting toward the Adriatic region, drawing warm air from the southwest into central Europe. While nights will remain relatively cold, the southwesterly flow will push afternoon temperatures significantly higher during the day.

Aktuality
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Meteorologists Warn of Another Extreme Heat Wave Heading for Slovakia in Early August

A new wave of extreme heat may sweep across central Europe in early August, meteorologists warn, with some forecasts showing temperatures approaching 40°C (104°F) in southern Slovakia. While forecasters caution this remains one of several possible scenarios, weather models and popular forecasting apps such as Norway's Yr.no are already showing exceptionally high temperatures for the country's warmest regions in the opening days of August. The warning comes in the wake of a recent European heat wave that is estimated to have caused more than 10,000 excess deaths across the continent, underscoring the potentially deadly consequences of such extreme weather events. Slovakia, particularly its southern lowlands near the Hungarian border, is among the areas most exposed to heat extremes during summer months.

Dennik N
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