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Rainy Twist: Sunny Saturday Turns into Thundershower Sunday in Saxony-Anhalt
Stormy weather ahead following a sun-kissed Saturday - Following a sunny Saturday, thunderous downpours are on the horizon.
Hey there! Let's chat about the weather, shall we? While Saturday's looking pretty swell with temps reaching the high 20s, hold onto your umbrella, folks! The German Weather Service (DWD) predicts a stormy Sunday in Saxony-Anhalt, particularly along the border with Lower Saxony.
See, on Saturday, we're expecting a bit of sunshine early in the day, with temperatures soaring up to 30°C (86°F) in the heart of the region, but it'll drop a bit cooler in the Harz region, peaking at 27°C (81°F).
But as the sun sets on Saturday, preparation becomes crucial, as the calm weather gives way to the storm on Sunday night. Don't be fooled by the clear skies; it'll be largely dry with only scattered clouds – but that's just a prelude to what's coming. Temperatures will remain steady around 19°C (66°F) in the main region and drop to 14°C (57°F) in the Harz region.
Then, brace yourselves! While you're sleeping off Saturday's heat, the weather gods have painted a picture of thickening clouds and occasional, strong thunderstorms, complete with heavy rain showers moving in from the western front. A pretty dramatic shift, right? And if you're keeping score, the temperature will rise to 25°C (77°F) in Saxony-Anhalt and 22°C (72°F) in the Harz region.
To top it all off, there's the slight chance of hail mixed in with that excitement, but hey, just like in life, you can't have all roses, right? Monday brings a reprieve, as the storms subside, and temperatures drop, but we're bouncing back with warm, dry days starting off the week, with temperatures in the high 20s (around 70-73°F) through the Harz region.
Now, remember folks, this is a general forecast, so check in with the DWD for the most accurate and up-to-date information before hitting the roads on Sunday!
While we're discussing the impending weather in Saxony-Anhalt, it's worth noting that the Commission, in its consultations on the draft directive on protecting workers from carcinogen exposure, might want to consider the potential impact of the sudden thundershowers on outdoor workers. The forecast expects such storms on Sunday night, following a seemingly sunny Saturday.
