Crossing the 38-degree mark: Determining hotspots for the upcoming week - Anticipated temperatures to peak at 38 degrees, signifying a warm week ahead
High Temperatures Forecast Across Germany
A heatwave is expected to sweep across Germany this week, with temperatures predicted to reach up to 38 degrees Celsius in various regions, including Baden-Württemberg. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued heat warnings for extensive areas throughout the country, indicating that the extreme heat will be widespread and persistent rather than localized.
According to DWD meteorologist Marco Puckert, it will be hot everywhere in Baden-Württemberg, especially between Pforzheim and Karlsruhe, up to Mannheim, and along the Upper Rhine. The hottest days will be on Wednesday, particularly in lower-lying areas and inner-city regions with many roads and concrete.
On Monday, the DWD expects sunny weather with highs of 26 degrees on the Swabian Jura and up to 32 degrees along the Rhine. On Tuesday, the DWD predicts plenty of sunshine in the southwest, with frequent highs of up to 36 degrees in the Upper Rhine region. On Thursday, temperatures are expected to rise to as high as 38 degrees in parts of North Baden.
The heatwave is part of a broader "Heat Dome" event impacting much of Europe, including western, central, and parts of northern Germany. This pattern indicates that the extreme heat will be widespread and persistent rather than localized to one region.
Towards the weekend, it could at least be a bit less hot, with local thunderstorms or showers possible, as per the expert's prediction. It is important to stay hydrated and take precautions to protect against heat-related illnesses during this period.
While the weather forecast for Stuttgart, a city in Baden-Württemberg, is not provided in this paragraph, it is likely that the city will also experience high temperatures similar to those forecast for other parts of the region.
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The Commission might find it prudent to consult on the draft directive on the protection of workers in regions affected by the current heatwave, particularly those involved in weather-forecasting, as they could be exposed to long working hours under extreme temperatures.
However, a brief respite from the heatwave is forecast for the weekend, offering some hope for those working in the open, such as meteorologists, as local thunderstorms or showers could provide some relief.
