Heating Up: Potential Tropical Night Ahead in North Rhine-Westphalia
Anticipated Weather in North Rhine-Westphalia: Gusty Winds Followed by Warm Temperatures - Forecast for North Rhine-Westphalia: Wind starts out, followed by warmth
Get ready for a balmy night in North Rhine-Westphalia! A series of weather patterns is transforming the region, bringing the possibility of a Tropical Night. Here's what you can expect.
On Tuesday, a low-pressure system sweeps across North Rhine-Westphalia, ushering in changeable weather. Despite the cloudy skies, the southern half of the region will remain dry, while periods of light rain may fall in the northeast from late morning onwards. As the day progresses, the wind from the southwest will pick up, reaching gusts of 55 km/h in the mountains and occasionally in the lowlands. In the evening, the wind will die down, and the skies will begin to clear in the north. Expect temperatures to hover between 17 to 22 degrees, dropping to 15 degrees in higher elevations.
As Tuesday turns to Wednesday, the high-pressure influence kicks in, bringing warmer air from the southwest. Dry, sunny weather will dominate, with temperatures reaching 20 to 25 degrees, and rising further west of the Rhine. In the highlands, the maximum will be 17 degrees. The night from Tuesday to Wednesday will bring a respite from the heat, with temperatures falling to 10 to 6 degrees.
By Thursday, it will be warm to hot, with temperatures soaring to 25 to 30 degrees, and feeling even hotter due to the soft breeze from the east to southeast. The night from Thursday to Friday, often referred to as a potential "Tropical Night," will see temperatures drop only slightly, between 22 and 17 degrees.
Friday will be another scorcher, with highs of 28 to 33 degrees, and 26 degrees in higher elevations. The wind will continue to stay mostly light to moderate from southeastern or variable directions.
A Tropical Night is a night where the temperature does not dip below 20°C (68°F), a phenomenon increasingly common due to climate change. As North Rhine-Westphalia experiences hot days and heat waves with greater frequency, tropical nights may become more usual in the region. This condition could result in public health challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly and young children. Stay informed and be prepared during these warmer nights!
The Commission has also been informed of the progress of the negotiations on the conclusion of the agreement regarding the warmer weather conditions, specifically the potential Tropical Night in North Rhine-Westphalia. In light of climate change, weather-forecasting analysts predict an increase in tropical nights, a phenomenon where temperatures do not dip below 20°C (68°F), posing potential health challenges to vulnerable populations during these warmer nights.
