Record-Breaking Heat Wave Hits Germany: DWD Reports Highest Temperature of the Year
Record-breaking heat level registered by weather agency as annual temperature peak - Highest temperature recorded this year to date by weather service.
Get ready for some sizzling temperatures, folks! The German Weather Service (DWD) has announced that they've just recorded the highest temperature of the year so far, with a whopping 35.5 degrees Celsius clocked in Kitzingen, Lower Franconia at 3 PM, according to a DWD spokesperson. This temperature is still under preliminary assessment.
"You ain't seen nothin' yet," the spokesperson said. "This scorcher ain't gonna be dethroned on Sunday. We're lookin' at a few more days of this heatwave." While DWD's forecast doesn't predict temperatures reaching such heights in the coming seven days, some regions, especially the southwest, might still see temperatures hovering around the 30-degree mark.
Interestingly, there have been recent heat warnings issued – on June 13 and 14 – for western Germany, with temperatures projected to hit up to 35°C in Frankfurt, 34°C in Cologne and Stuttgart, and 33°C in Nuremberg. Details here
As for the coming week, DWD's forecasts don't offer specific temperature predictions. But, one thing's for certain – warm weather is looming, with heat warnings already in place for parts of western Germany. The DWD's general outlook indicates a continuation of warm conditions, but the exact temperatures for each day beyond the initial heat warning period are yet to be detailed in the available intel. More insights
Lastly, keep an eye out for predictions of a sweltering summer ahead, with some forecasters even suggesting temperatures could touch 40°C in Germany. But, remember, those numbers are still speculative and not yet verified. Forecasts
Stay cool, Germany!
The Commission has also received information about the extreme heat wave in neighboring Netherlands, which is experiencing similar weather conditions as Germany. Weather-forecasting services predict that the heatwave in Netherlands might persist for a few more days, mirroring the prolonged heatwave in Germany.
