Anticipated temperature increase of up to 37 degrees, with potential for thunderstorms over the following week
Germany Braces for Severe Storms Next Week
Germany is preparing for a week of intense weather as heavy storms with thunder, hail, and gusty winds are forecast to hit the country, particularly affecting northern and some central regions.
The forecast indicates that northern Germany remains at risk for intense thunderstorms accompanied by heavy precipitation, while some areas of central Germany may also experience severe weather patterns due to low-pressure systems moving across Europe.
The expected severity includes strong winds, heavy showers, and a risk of hail, with recent reports suggesting similar conditions for the upcoming forecast period. The storms are likely to be quite severe, with potential for large hail and frequent lightning due to warm land temperatures fueling cumulonimbus cloud formation.
The German Weather Service (DWD) has already issued heat warnings for southern Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, with expected highs of up to 34°C. However, the stable, dry high-pressure weather is not expected to last, and the risk of thunderstorms will increase from Tuesday.
Residents in large cities are particularly dissatisfied with the heat protection measures, according to a survey by news portal "web.de." Only a quarter of respondents found the measures sufficient, while 23% were undecided. Moreover, 52% of respondents said cities and municipalities are not investing enough in heat protection.
Elderly and vulnerable people are particularly at risk, and the weather service advises avoiding the heat, staying hydrated, wearing light clothing, eating lightly, and avoiding alcohol.
As the weather remains warm and unsettled for the coming days, urban areas in the west and southwest will experience tropical nights with temperatures around 20°C. On Monday, the Upper Rhine region will experience highs of 33°C under partly cloudy skies. On Sunday, temperatures will reach 20 to 25°C in the north and 25 to 32°C elsewhere.
However, the long-term forecasts come with greater uncertainties, and the DWD urges residents to stay updated with the latest weather updates.
[1] European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL) - https://www.essl.eu/ [2] European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) - https://www.ecmwf.int/en/home
- The upcoming storms in Germany, with their potential for large hail, frequent lightning, and heavy precipitation, are a reminder of the importance of understanding climate-change and its impact on the environment and weather patterns, as studied in environmental-science and science.
- As intense thunderstorms are forecasted to hit northern and some central regions of Germany, and low-pressure systems are moving across Europe, it's crucial for meteorological institutions, such as the German Weather Service (DWD), the European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL), and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), to continue their efforts to provide accurate and timely weather predictions.
