2023-07-10 09:02:00
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Germany has to prepare for a hot weekend. Almost 40 degrees are possible in some regions. An overview of the affected regions.
Update from Sunday, July 9, 7:02 p.m.: The hot Sunday gave Germany a new temperature record: with more than 37 degrees, it was the hottest day of 2023 so far. According to a meteorologist from the German Weather Service (DWD), 37.2 degrees Celsius were measured in Neckarwestheim on Sunday afternoon. And that was probably only a temporary peak value, because experience has shown that the temperatures only reach their highest value in the late afternoon and are not announced as preliminary peak values until the evening of one day at the earliest.
In other parts of Germany it was 35 degrees and hotter on Sunday, according to the DWD in Bavaria, for example, 35.3 degrees were measured in Kitzingen in Lower Franconia. According to preliminary DWD information, it was up to 35.7 degrees hot on Saturday. This maximum temperature was measured in Tönisvorst (North Rhine-Westphalia). It was that warm on June 22nd in Reit im Winkl in Upper Bavaria.
The German temperature record is still a long way from all these values. According to the DWD, 41.2 degrees Celsius were measured on July 25, 2019 at the stations in Duisburg and Tönisvorst. Last year, for example, 40.1 degrees were recorded on July 20 in Hamburg-Neuwiedenthal.
Weather on Sunday: First peak values announced
Update from Sunday, July 9, 2023, 2:05 p.m.: Germany is also sweating on Sunday. Although no record temperatures have been set so far, the highest value measured nationwide at a DWD weather station is already 35.7 degrees according to preliminary data. This was measured in Tönisvorst in North Rhine-Westphalia.
It is also particularly hot in Duisburg-Baerl (NRW), Weilerswist (NRW), Saarbrücken-Burbach (Saarland), Kitzingen (Bavaria) and Andernach (Rhineland-Palatinate) with around 35 degrees. According to the German Weather Service, it is likely to get even warmer. Locally up to 38 degrees were predicted for Sunday, in coastal areas up to 27 degrees. In northern parts of Saxony, the highest level of forest fire danger was declared, in Berlin there is an increased number of operations due to the heat.
Weather on Sunday: DWD warns of heat with severe thermal stress
In almost all of Germany, the alarm level is “Purple”. That means: The DWD warns of the heat in many regions with a strong heat load. In the south of Bavaria there is even a warning about increased UV intensity. This could be particularly dangerous for older people, children and people with previous illnesses. The DWD advises avoiding the heat, drinking enough and keeping your home and yourself cool.
Alert level “purple” in Germany: The DWD warns of heat and severe weather. © German Weather Service
In parts of Germany there could be a cooling off in the afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms with a risk of severe weather have been reported in the west of the country. NRW and parts of Lower Saxony in particular could be hit by heavy rain, hail and hurricane-force gusts.
Hot summer in Germany: Tropical nights and storms possible
Update from Saturday, July 8, 2023, 8:42 p.m.: It stays hot in Germany. The temperatures cool down only a little on the night of Sunday (July 9th), especially in the west of the country, the values should not drop below 20 degrees. This was reported by the German Weather Service (DWD) in the evening. In such a case, meteorologists speak of a tropical night.
In most regions of Germany there is at least some recovery from the heat – if only briefly. Temperatures are expected to fall to between 11 and 18 degrees, with isolated thunderstorms even possible in the west and south-west. Sunday is probably the hottest day of the year. The DWD warns of “strong, sometimes extreme heat stress”. The temperatures climb to 29 to 38 degrees. For many, this means ice cream parlor and bathing weather, but new storms are already on the horizon. According to the DWD, there is a risk of heavy rain, heavy thunderstorms with hail and heavy gusts of wind in the south-west half.
Over 30 degrees in Germany: DWD announces nationwide heat warning
Update from Saturday, July 8, 4:38 p.m.: After the 30-degree mark was broken in numerous regions of Germany at noon, it is still hot. The German Weather Service (DWD) warns of heat for almost the entire Federal Republic. The heat load is particularly strong in the west and southwest of the country (as of 4:36 p.m.). In coastal regions and in the south of Bavaria, the temperatures are somewhat milder. The maximum temperatures are between 28 and 35 degrees, sometimes even more. This could be particularly dangerous for older people, children and people with previous illnesses. The DWD therefore advises drinking enough and keeping your own four walls cool if possible.
Hot summer in Germany: 30-degree mark in many places already cracked at noon
Update from Saturday, July 8, 12:58 p.m.: Germany is hit by a heat wave: temperatures above 30 degrees were measured in many places as early as Saturday afternoon. For example in Cologne and Frankfurt am Main, where the thermometer showed 32 degrees Celsius at 12.30 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Health issued a warning about the risks of high temperatures. According to the ministry, people with previous health conditions, the elderly and parents with small children in particular should not underestimate the risk of high temperatures. It is strongly recommended to drink enough fluids. Physical exertion should be avoided, especially during lunchtime and in the early afternoon. In addition, it is advised to use sunscreen and preferably to stay in the shade.
Heat at the weekend: High temperatures and severe weather, especially in the southwest
First report from Friday, July 7th: Kassel – On Friday (July 7th) Germany will be hit by a heat wave. With the beginning of the weekend we can expect enormous heat with temperatures of up to 39 degrees. Experts predict that Sunday (July 9) may be the hottest day this summer. The southwest of Germany in particular is not only being hit by the intense heat, storms are also expected to spread there and in the north. Only recently did storm Poly sweep across the north – two people lost their lives.
Summer weather with temperatures between 26 and 29 degrees is expected in the north and east on Friday. According to weather expert Dominik Jung, temperatures in the west and south can already exceed 30 degrees. The German weather service published a heat warning for western and southwestern Germany on Friday morning – it should be even warmer on Saturday. The temperatures will climb to over 30 degrees in almost all of Germany, while it will be around 27 degrees on the coasts. In the south, for example in Bavaria, and along the Rhine, temperatures of 34 to almost 36 degrees are expected.
Heat weather in Germany: Up to 39 degrees are possible
In the west and southwest, the humidity is expected to increase during the day – the first heat thunderstorms threaten in the evening. On Sunday it will also be humid in the western half of the country. Temperatures of 35 to 37 degrees are possible. According to information from wetter.de there is a possibility that the temperatures can even crack the 39 degree mark. This would potentially make Sunday the hottest day of the year. In northern Germany, on the other hand, it doesn’t get quite as hot: up to 31 degrees are possible. In the east and south, temperatures rise to up to 35 degrees, in the south-west of the country 36 to 38 degrees are sometimes possible. It will be particularly hot on Sunday in the following cities:
Bremenaround the 32 degreesHamburgaround the 32 degreesKasselum the 33 degreesKoblenzum the 35 degreesFrankfurt am Mainum the 34 degreesMannheimaround the 34 degreesKarlsruhearound the 34 degreesMagdeburgaround the 34 degreesErfurtum the 33 degreesLeipzigum the 33 degreesMünchenum the 32 degreesSource:wetteronline.de (as of July 7th)
Due to the heat, strong thunderstorms can occur in Germany
Jung warns: “The heat will be followed by lightning.” On Sunday, larger and heavier showers and thunderstorms must be expected, approaching from the west. However, these are “regionally limited,” added Jung. Nevertheless, according to the expert Wind gusts, heavy rain and hail appear. There is also a risk of local storms. On Sunday there is an increased risk of thunderstorms in the following federal states:
North Rhine-Westphalia (warning level 2) Rhineland-Palatinate (warning level 2) Saarland (warning level 2) Lower Saxony (warning level 1-2) Hesse (warning level 1-2) Baden-Württemberg (warning level 1-2) Bavaria (warning level 1)Source: wetteronline.de (as of July 7th)
On Monday (July 10th) it should cool down again slightly. In the north, temperatures drop to 23 to 26 degrees, accompanied by showers and thunderstorms. In the south, on the other hand, the heat is persistent. Temperatures of around 29 to 32 degrees are possible here again.
Hot weekend in Germany: Better to stay indoors when the temperatures are high
It is advisable to prepare well for this hot weather. Adequate fluid intake is very important. Jung recommends staying indoors and not outdoors when temperatures are high. It is recommended to keep the windows closed and turn on fans or air conditioners to keep the room temperature low.
In addition to Germany, Spain and Italy are also affected by the enormous heat. In a Spanish holiday region, there is even a threat of a water ban. (vk/dpa)
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