Austria is preparing for the peak of a heatwave expected this weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius. While western regions will experience a slight cooling at the start of the week, eastern Austria will continue to see highs of 38 degrees Celsius. The intense heat poses potential risks to public health and infrastructure. Authorities have not yet issued specific warnings, but residents are advised to take precautions against heat exhaustion and dehydration. The heatwave is expected to subside after the weekend, but the coming days will be particularly challenging. This follows a summer already marked by unusually high temperatures across Europe.