Storms, heat and fire risks hit Europe as August ends with severe weather warnings

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Severe weather disrupted parts of Europe on Saturday as storms, heavy rain, and temperature swings marked the final weekend of August.
In Cyprus, the Department of Meteorology issued an orange warning for intense thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds, with rainfall expected to reach 55–70 mm in some areas. The island began the day with clear skies but saw conditions deteriorate into widespread rain and localized storms by afternoon, according to the Cyprus News Agency and Philenews .
Greece braced for temperatures up to 38°C (100.4°F) in western regions, with thunderstorms forecast for Macedonia, Epirus, and possibly Thessaly and western Sterea in the afternoon. Winds in the Aegean reached 8 Beaufort, while the Ionian islands and western mainland saw temperatures between 35–37°C, with localized peaks of 38°C, according to Protothema .
Spain’s Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) reported stable conditions with rising temperatures for the weekend, though it warned of a high to extreme fire risk in the northeast, the Valencian Community, southern Andalusia, and the Balearic Islands. Madrid saw clear skies with highs of 34°C expected on Sunday, while the Balearics faced a *rissaga* alert—marine waterspouts—particularly in Menorca, with orange warnings overnight and into early morning .
Poland’s emergency services prepared for prolonged rain, strong winds, and storms, with warnings active in six provinces for storms and three for heavy rain with thunderstorms, as reported by Gazeta Wyborcza .
In Ukraine, the Hydrometeorological Center forecast dry weather in Kyiv and the surrounding region, with southeasterly winds of 7–12 m/s and gusts up to 20 m/s in western areas. Temperatures ranged from 23–28°C nationwide, with 25–27°C in Kyiv .
Germany’s Bavaria experienced a mix of sun and clouds on Saturday, with temperatures between 22–27°C in the north and 23–27°C in the south. The German Weather Service (DWD) predicted isolated rain overnight into Sunday, with possible thunderstorms by Monday morning .
Slovakia saw temperatures climb to 31°C, with storms possible in the north and east, according to Aktuality .
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