Germany experiences heatwave, reaching temperatures up to 37 degrees during early summer.
🌞Sizzling Weekend Ahead for Germany: Temperatures Since 30°C, Extreme Heat Expected🌞
Get ready for the calendar kickoff of summer this Saturday, as Germany braces for a sweltering weekend. Temperatures are projected to soar to 30°C or more, with the mercury potentially reaching an astonishing 37°C in southwestern regions on Sunday. The German Weather Service (DWD) has sounded the alarm, warning of scorching temperatures across the nation.
In-depth Forecast:
- Saturday: Temperatures will range from a cool 26°C in Vorpommern to a balmy 33°C along the Rhine, with coastal areas experiencing slightly lower temps near 28°C. Isolated powerful thunderstorms are likely to rumble through the Black Forest and Allgäu late in the evening.
- Sunday: High temperatures will fluctuate between 31 to 35°C, with local peaks of up to 37°C in southwestern regions. Coastal regions will maintain a more comfortable 28°C. Initially, the day will shine brightly, but heavy showers and thunderstorms are set to hit the west and northwest in the evening, which will then shift east and southeast overnight into Monday.
- Monday: Partly cloudy skies are in store, with heavy thunderstorms and prolonged showers, some severe, forecasted to move across the Neiße up to the High Rhine and the Alps. The north and northwest can anticipate scattered showers and individual thunderstorms. Temperatures will hover around 20 to 26°C in the northwest and 25 to 30°C elsewhere.
Chance of Record-Breaking Temperatures:
Despite the high temperatures expected this weekend, breaking records is highly unlikely. The highest temperature ever recorded in a DWD station stands at 41.2°C, reached in Duisburg-Baerl and nearby Tönisvorst, North Rhine-Westphalia, back in July 2019. The highest June temperature recorded is 39.6°C, set in Bernburg (Saale) in Saxony-Anhalt on June 30, 2019.
The scorching weekend aligns with both the calendar and astronomical start of summer. On the solstice, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky at midday due to the Earth's axis tilt, causing the Northern Hemisphere to bask in long days and high sun positions. In December, the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun, leading to short days.
Perfect Timing:The sun's highest point on the Northern Hemisphere's annual path occurred at 4:42 AM on Saturday, signifying the start of astronomical summer, bringing the longest day and shortest night of the year. After this, the days will gradually shorten.
Many commemorate the summer solstice, such as at the English stone circle Stonehenge, where revelers stay up all night to mark the occasion. Traditions associated with the summer solstice are also a staple of Midsummer festivities in Scandinavia and the Baltic region.
The meteorological start of summer, used for statistical purposes, took place on June 1st. Meteorologists group seasons into whole months for statistical purposes, making the meteorological summer run from June to August.
📊Additional Insights:💪The upcoming heatwave hitting Germany, France, the Benelux countries, the Alps, Italy, and surrounding areas from Saturday to Monday is part of a significant early summer heatwave affecting much of Central and Western Europe. Central European regions such as Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia may even witness temperatures soaring up to 41°C in isolated areas. The heatwave is being fueled by a persistent heat dome and blocking high-pressure ridge, with temperatures forecasted to be 8-12°C above normal for mid-June, reaching a peak around the weekend. Weather conditions are expected to remain hot and dry from Saturday through Monday, with no immediate cool-down forecasted during this period.
Prepare accordingly for the approaching weekend, as Germany is projected to experience intense heat and possible record-breaking temperatures, with the German Weather Service issuing warnings for scorching conditions across the country. While the weekend's temperatures could reach 37°C in certain regions, currently standing records in Germany might not be broken, given previous temperature extremes documented in 2019.
