Category: Weather

Elderly Czech couple killed near Nea Propontida, Chalkidiki, Greece after severe storm overturns their campervan (Novinky.cz) [Social Media Post]

Czechs Abroad / Social Media Posts / Tragedies / Weather

11 July, 2019

Elderly Czech couple killed near Nea Propontida, Chalkidiki, Greece after severe storm overturns their campervan (Novinky.cz) [Social Media Post]

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Cops trace eight hay bales stolen from farm near Kladruby, Plzen Region, to two neighbouring villages thanks to tracker chips fitted by farmer; dry weather making hay increasingly attractive to crooks (Novinky.cz) [Social Media Post]

Environment / Local News / Police / Social Media Posts / Weather

10 July, 2019

Cops trace eight hay bales stolen from farm near Kladruby, Plzen Region, to two neighbouring villages thanks to tracker chips fitted by farmer; dry weather making hay increasingly attractive to crooks (Novinky.cz) [Social Media Post]

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Weather prediction models currently suggesting temperatures of more than 35 degrees Celsius will hit Czech Republic late next week (24-30 June) (Severe Weather Europe) [Social Media Post]

Social Media Posts / Weather

20 June, 2019

Weather prediction models currently suggesting temperatures of more than 35 degrees Celsius will hit Czech Republic late next week (24-30 June) (Severe Weather Europe) [Social Media Post]

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Billa supermarkets in Prague 8-Dolni Chabry and Prague 8-Bohnice spotted storing milk, beer and other drinks outside, in direct sunlight, during heatwave (Nova) [Social Media Post]

Food / Shopping / Social Media Posts / Weather / WTF

18 June, 2019

Billa supermarkets in Prague 8-Dolni Chabry and Prague 8-Bohnice spotted storing milk, beer and other drinks outside, in direct sunlight, during heatwave (Nova) [Social Media Post]

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Weather: Heatwave set to return to the Czech Republic tomorrow (Friday); Temperatures on Saturday could hit 35 degrees Celsius in most of the country, including Prague (Novinky.cz) [Social Media Post]

Social Media Posts / Weather

13 June, 2019

Weather: Heatwave set to return to the Czech Republic tomorrow (Friday); Temperatures on Saturday could hit 35 degrees Celsius in most of the country, including Prague (Novinky.cz) [Social Media Post]

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Photo of the Week: A Prague tram driver changes points during yesterday’s (Thursday’s) storm; credit: Michal Růžička, MAFRA (Martin Mašek on Facebook) [Social Media Post]

Social Media Posts / Trams / Weather

7 June, 2019

Photo of the Week: A Prague tram driver changes points during yesterday’s (Thursday’s) storm; credit: Michal Růžička, MAFRA (Martin Mašek on Facebook) [Social Media Post]

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Weather: A yellow “Strong Thunderstorms” warning is due to take effect in Prague today (Thursday) between 12 noon and 12 midnight; the danger level is “low” (CHMI) [Social Media Post]

Social Media Posts / Weather

6 June, 2019

Weather: A yellow “Strong Thunderstorms” warning is due to take effect in Prague today (Thursday) between 12 noon and 12 midnight; the danger level is “low” (CHMI) [Social Media Post]

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Weather: Parts of Bohemia could have ground frost tomorrow (Thursday) morning, with temperatures dropping as low as 1 degree Celsius in some places, according to Meteopress forecast (Novinky.cz) [Social Media Post]

Environment / Local News / Social Media Posts / Weather / WTF

29 May, 2019

Weather: Parts of Bohemia could have ground frost tomorrow (Thursday) morning, with temperatures dropping as low as 1 degree Celsius in some places, according to Meteopress forecast (Novinky.cz) [Social Media Post]

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Czech onion prices soar due to Europe-wide shortage caused by last year’s (2018’s) dry weather; retailers forced to import onions from as far away as New Zealand, 18,000 kilometres from Czech Republic (iDNES.cz) [Social Media Post]

Food / Shopping / Social Media Posts / Weather

16 May, 2019

Czech onion prices soar due to Europe-wide shortage caused by last year’s (2018’s) dry weather; retailers forced to import onions from as far away as New Zealand, 18,000 kilometres from Czech Republic (iDNES.cz) [Social Media Post]

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Carodejnice saved: Wetter weather leads city of Prague to lift temporary ban on fires ahead of 30 April’s traditional “witch-burning” events (Praha.eu) [Social Media Post]

Events / Firefighters / Social Media Posts / Weather

27 April, 2019

Carodejnice saved: Wetter weather leads city of Prague to lift temporary ban on fires ahead of 30 April’s traditional “witch-burning” events (Praha.eu) [Social Media Post]

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