Scorching Heat Ahead: A Guide to This Weekend's Sizzling Temperatures in Germany
Soaring Temperatures Over the Weekend: These Maps Indicate the Regions Experiencing the Most Intense Heat - Anticipated Temperature Peaks Over the Weekend: Maps Delineate Areas Expecting Scorching Highs
Get ready for some sweltering summer weather in Germany! The coming days are bound to be toasty, with temperatures soaring: "Initially cloudy in the southwest, largely sunny and dry elsewhere. Highest temperatures between 26 degrees in Vorpommern and 33 degrees along the Rhine. Cooler near the coasts. Light winds, somewhat stronger from the east to the southeast. In the night from Saturday to Sunday, a few harmless cloud clusters in the north and northwest, otherwise clear. No precipitation. Lowest temperatures between 15 and 8 degrees, the Upper Rhine to the west experiencing slightly warmer nights around 19 to 15 degrees," says the DWD.
HeatWave Across Germany: Expect the Highest Temperatures on Sunday
The heat wave reaches its peak on Sunday – and with it comes an increase in storm risk. The DWD predicts "increasingly convective clouds and occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms in the west and northwest in the evening. Maximum temperatures ranging from 31 to 35 degrees, locally up to 37 degrees in the southwest. Cooler near the coasts with maximum values around 28 degrees. Light winds from the south, becoming stronger in the west and northwest and turning to west. Storm gusts with thunderstorms. In the night from Sunday to Monday, heavy showers and thunderstorms moving east and southeast, still largely dry in the southeast. The west and northwest will see temporary decreases in precipitation and clearing up."
Heat Warning: Beware of Dangerously High Temperatures
The DWD does not anticipate breaking previous temperature records this weekend. The highest temperature ever recorded at a DWD station clocked in at 41.2 degrees – this happened in Duisburg-Baerl and Tonisvorst at the end of July 2019. The highest June temperature was measured on June 30, 2019 in Bernburg (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, at 39.6 degrees.
Below are live weather maps to help you keep track of the current and upcoming heat:
Weather Map I: Watch as the Sun Beats Down Right Now
Check out the interactive map below for real-time weather updates. The timeline at the map's bottom can also be used to access forecasts for later times. Tinker with the top right settings to switch the displayed weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or thunderstorms. Created by Windy.com, they utilize the model from the "European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts" for their displays and forecasts.
Weather Map II: Discover Today's Projected Maximum Temperatures
View the map below to see the predicted maximum temperatures for today. The data is provided by Wetter.de, a portal owned by RTL Germany like this very publication.
Weather Map III: UV Levels
The map above reveals the anticipated UV levels throughout the day. Also, courtesy of Wetter.de, the same provider as Weather Map II.
Weather Map IV: Thunderstorm Warnings for Today
The map above indicates the DWD's thunderstorm warnings for today. Places with a thunderstorm warning are colored red, and areas without warnings remain uncolored.
Sources: DWD
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- In light of the heatwave warnings issued by the DWD, it is crucial for the community to adhere to the relevant policies regarding extreme weather conditions, especially during this weekend's sweltering temperatures.
- As the UV levels are anticipated to be high throughout the day due to the scorching weather, taking appropriate precautions to protect our environment from potential harm is of utmost importance.
