Intense heatwave momentarily subsides over the weekend
European Heatwave and Wildfires: Thunderstorms Forecasted for Germany This Weekend
Europe is currently grappling with a severe heatwave, with wildfires ravaging parts of Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Spain has called for assistance from European partners and additional firefighting aircraft to combat the blazes.
In Germany, the heatwave continues, with the southwest forecasted to reach 30°C on Monday. The region between southern Hesse, Unterfranken, and the Rhine-Neckar area could see temperatures as high as 38°C. However, relief may be on the horizon this weekend as temperatures are expected to drop slightly, with the peak temperature on the Upper Rhine reaching 32°C on Saturday.
Temperatures in some inland areas of the Mediterranean are reaching up to 43 degrees, making it one of the hottest regions during this heatwave. In contrast, Turkey's southern coast is close to experiencing temperatures of 43 degrees.
The weather predictions for thunderstorms in Germany this weekend indicate a risk of isolated to moderate thunderstorms, particularly on Saturday. The environment remains conducive to thunderstorm development due to warm land temperatures allowing air to rise and form cumulonimbus clouds, especially in northern and eastern parts of Europe including Germany.
To summarize:
- Saturday, August 23, 2025: Showers and isolated thunderstorms expected in Germany, with possible moderate intensity in some areas.
- Thunderstorms are supported by warm surface conditions creating instability and cumulonimbus cloud formation over Germany.
- No indication in the sources of severe or widespread storm systems, but local intense thunderstorms with potential hail or gusty winds could occur.
For more precise local forecasts and updates, checking closer to the days of interest with Germany's meteorological service (DWD) or high-resolution weather providers is recommended.
Meanwhile, a tropical storm named Erin is churning over the western North Atlantic and could potentially develop into a hurricane, moving west towards the Caribbean. Heavy rain, storm, and high waves are possible for the British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico due to tropical storm Erin.
A potential hurricane, named Erin, may impact the Caribbean. Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.
- Given the current community policy, it's crucial for residents in Germany to stay updated on the environment and weather forecasts, as thunderstorms are expected this weekend, potentially causing isolated to moderate thunderstorms, particularly on Saturday.
- The influx of water from tropical storm Erin in the Caribbean, if Erin develops into a hurricane, could have an environmental impact due to heavy rain, storm surges, and high waves in regions such as the British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
