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Germany is set to experience warm and partly cloudy conditions over the next week, according to the latest weather forecasts. The country will see high temperatures, with the incoming hot air from the Iberian Peninsula causing highs to rise to 24 to 30°C in the north and 30 to 37°C in the rest of the country on Tuesday.
Specifically, Leverkusen is expected to have partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 31-33°C from August 20-21, with a low to moderate probability of precipitation (17% on August 20, 0% on August 21), and humidity levels ranging from 40% to 77%. This suggests relatively stable weather with no significant heavy rainfall or storms expected in that area.
Hattingen's forecast for mid-August shows temperatures cooling down from highs of 33°C to 22°C by August 17, but no specific mention of storms or heavy precipitation.
While Germany can experience intense thunderstorms due to warm continental air causing instability, with risks of heavy showers, hail, and gusty winds, according to a late July Met Office discussion, this information is more focused on northern and eastern parts of Europe with localized heavy storms rather than a widespread event.
The upcoming weekend will have plenty of sun and high temperatures, but the coming week may bring heavy storms and humidity. Settled, dry high-pressure weather is not expected. Instead, the risk of thunderstorms will increase from Tuesday, coming from the south and west. DWD meteorologist Lars Kirchhübel warns that in some areas, it could "brew up quite a storm again," potentially resulting in strong, sometimes severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and hail.
The new week begins with a mostly dry, partly cloudy sky in the north. The rest of the country will see sunshine, with highs of 21°C by the coast and 33°C along the Upper Rhine. However, it will become increasingly cloudy in the north and northwest, with some brief showers.
The DWD has issued heat warnings for southern Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, with expected highs of up to 34°C today. The elderly and those in need of care are advised to avoid the heat, drink enough, wear light clothing, eat lightly, and avoid alcohol. The weather may become oppressively hot, making it "quite unbearable for many people," according to DWD meteorologist Lars Kirchhübel.
Despite the potential for thunderstorms, the upcoming week in Germany is forecast to be mostly warm and partly cloudy with moderate humidity and low probability of heavy storms, though isolated thunderstorms cannot be entirely ruled out in some areas due to summer atmospheric instability. However, there are no clear warnings of widespread heavy storms or extreme humidity for the week ahead.
- In Leverkusen, temperatures will remain high, hovering around 31-33°C from August 20-21, with a low probability of precipitation and moderate humidity, indicating relatively stable weather.
- Despite the increased risk of thunderstorms from Tuesday, the upcoming week in Germany is forecast to be mostly warm and partly cloudy with moderate humidity and a low probability of heavy storms, suggesting the potential for isolated thunderstorms in some areas.
