Anticipated Climate Report
Germany is set for a scorching week ahead, with temperatures predicted to soar to near 40°C in some regions, according to the German Weather Service (DWD). Meteorologist Fabian Chow from the DWD attributes this changeable weather to a duel of pressure zones causing the unsettled conditions.
The coming days will see maximum daily temperatures remaining around 30°C or above in much of Germany, with peaks potentially hitting 38-39°C in the northeast and mid to high 30s in other regions. Some forecasts even hint at temperatures close to or exceeding 40°C in the northeast during midweek.
However, the heatwave is not the only concern. The current trend shows a significant lack of rainfall, with regions like Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Brandenburg experiencing a 28-day rolling average rainfall far below the long-term average, indicating drier than normal conditions and ongoing drought stress. Overall, precipitation is expected to be low, but localized thunderstorms may develop, particularly near the Alps and along the Danube Plain.
There is potential for severe thunderstorms with hail in some areas, especially where contrasting air masses meet or near mountainous regions. Early July saw such events with large hail and heavy downpours linked to cold fronts intruding on the heat dome.
The air will become more humid and muggy, allowing for strong or even isolated severe thunderstorms. Thunderstorms may follow on Saturday in some regions, although the specific areas were not specified.
Despite the heat, the sun will shine longest in the south and west between light cloud fields on Friday. Only the east can enjoy longer pleasant periods on Sunday. On Saturday, mostly beautiful summer weather is expected, with it often being dry and few clouds. The weather service predicts widespread summer temperatures above 25°C on Friday, with up to 30°C possible along the Rhine.
However, the changeable weather pattern will continue into the next week, with temperatures dropping to single digits in some places at night on Friday and dropping further to 18 to 13 degrees on Sunday night. The usual Sunday walk may not be so pleasant in the other regions on Sunday. Locally, severe weather is also possible on Sunday.
In the northeast and east, it will mostly remain dry. Warm, muggy weather with showers and thunderstorms at high temperatures of 26 to 30°C is expected on Sunday. Temperatures of 40 degrees or more are expected for several days in the southern regions of the Mediterranean next week.
In conclusion, the next week in Germany is forecast to remain hot to very hot with ongoing drought conditions and minimal precipitation. However, localized severe thunderstorms, including hail, remain possible particularly in southern and eastern parts influenced by changing air masses. Heatwave conditions might continue with temperatures reaching near 40°C at times. Stay tuned for updates on this developing weather situation.
The next week in Germany is likely to witness continued high temperatures, with regions in the northeast potentially experiencing peaks above 38-39°C. Simultaneously, there's a significant lack of rainfall, especially in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Brandenburg, leading to dry and drought-stressed conditions. Additionally, severe thunderstorms with hail remain a possibility, particularly in southern and eastern regions where air masses are likely to change.
