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Weather tracker: Heatwave expected to bring Germany and Poland to 40C
Austrian Grand Prix declares heat hazard as dramatic rise in temperatures forecast in central and northern Europe
TL;DR
- Central and northern Europe are expected to see temperatures rise to 40C or higher this weekend.
- The Austrian Grand Prix has declared a heat hazard due to expected high temperatures.
- A strong tornado hit Kushva in Russia's Sverdlovsk region, injuring 16 people and damaging about 100 structures.
- Extreme rainfall, exceeding 100mm in a three-hour period, occurred in Zengcheng, China.
- Forecasters suggest tornadoes may become more common in Russia due to climate breakdown.
- Extreme rainfall in China can lead to flash flooding, mud flows, and rock falls.