Vienna experienced a new temperature record of 40.1°C, triggering the highest level of weather warning for eastern Austria on Tuesday and Wednesday. The intense heatwave is expected to persist, with temperatures remaining high at up to 33°C even as it begins to ease on Friday. Authorities are bracing for the possibility of the all-time Austrian temperature record of 40.5°C being broken. This extreme weather poses risks to public health and infrastructure. Residents are advised to take precautions against heat exhaustion and dehydration. The situation is being closely monitored as the region faces unusually high temperatures for this time of year. Further updates will be provided as the heatwave develops.