Sweltering Summer Takes Hold: Forest Fire Dangers Soar in Frankfurt and Hesse
Intense summer heat increases forest fire danger in Frankfurt and Hessen regions.
Brace yourself for a scorching weekend in Frankfurt and Hesse as temperatures spike and forest fire risks escalate!
By Florian Guertler
Forecast for the upcoming days: The summer heatwave intensifies across Frankfurt and Hesse, with forest fire risks rising alarmingly!
At a glance
- Peak temperatures of 37 degrees loom for Hesse.
- Forest fire hazard rises due to heat and drought.
- DWD issues heat and drought warnings.
- Tropical nights with temperatures above 20 degrees imminent.
- High forest fire risks in substantial parts of Hesse start Tuesday.
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"Warm, breezy" and "partly strong heat strain", that's the DWD meteorologists' prediction for this weekend in Frankfurt and Hesse.
Experts anticipate temperature peaks between 27 and 33 degrees on Saturday, with a mostly dry day despite occasional cloud cover and minimal wind from the west.
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday offer similar weather conditions: predominantly clear skies, warm temperatures, and moderate winds from the west.
Before the sunny weekend: Thunderstorms and severe weather break Bavaria's spellSummer's pinnacle: Alert of intense heat in NRWTemperatures set to climb: Expect 29 to 34 degrees on Sunday, 30 to 36 degrees on Monday - "hot to very hot", the weather service warns.
Tuesday in Hesse to be "extremely hot" with 37 degrees
Tuesday in Hesse will be "extremely hot" with peak values between 33 and 37 degrees. Isolated heat thunderstorms may occur on this day, otherwise, it should remain dry.
Even the nights will warm up: From Monday night onwards, expect "tropical nights" with temperatures above 20 degrees in Hesse.
The combination of heat and drought leads to an elevated forest fire risk in Frankfurt and Hesse.
After the thunderstorm comes the heat wave: Beachwear on!Heat wave arrives: Up to 37 degrees expected in Bavaria
The "Forest Fire Index" (WBI) of the German Weather Service already predicts an increased forest fire risk (danger level 3) for extensive areas of the federal state on Sunday. This is projected to rise on Monday.
** For Tuesday, the WBI shows a high forest fire risk (danger level 4) for substantial areas of Hesse, with some smaller regions in the southern part of the federal state at a very high forest fire risk (danger level 5).**
Featured photo: Collage: Boris Roessler / dpa, Screenshot / dwd.de
More on the topic Weather Germany:
- Heat wave arrives: Up to 37 degrees expected in Bavaria
- Summer's pinnacle: Alert of intense heat in NRW
- Berlin and Brandenburg: After thunderstorm, it will be cloudy but warm
Enrichment Insights: In these hot and dry summer conditions, the escalating heatwave trends and intensifying climate change contribute to a higher risk of forest fires in the Hesse region[5]. As a result, it's crucial for residents and travelers to stay vigilant and keep an eye on local weather and forest fire alerts[1].
In June and July, average daytime highs in Germany are around 24°C; however, this forecast suggests temperatures could be higher, around 28 to 32°C during the day, with cooler nights around 13-20°C[2, 4]. Germany normally witnesses a moderate UV index around this time, necessitating sun protection during outdoor activities[2].
The escalating heatwave trends and intensifying climate change contribute to a higher risk of forest fires in the Hesse region, as the region experiences a sweltering summer with temperatures set to climb, reaching 37 degrees by Tuesday. This underscores the importance of environmental science and climate-change studies in predicting and managing such weather phenomena.
