Temperature Evaluation: Exceptional Heat Prevailed on Friday - Recorded event: Exceptional heat observed on Friday
Heat Wave Hits Germany: Southwest Region Tops Charts on a Sweltering Friday
Hey there!
Germans had quite a toasty Friday the 13th, especially those living in the southwest region. The town of Wolfach in the Black Forest and Rheinstetten in northwest Baden-Württemberg were amongst the hottest spots in the country, recording temperatures of 34.7°C and 34.6°C respectively, as reported by the German Weather Service to the German Press Agency.
What made the southwest region stand out wasn't just the high temperatures, but also the elevated humidity levels. For the night ahead into Saturday, a tropical-like night is expected, particularly in the west. This means temperatures might not dip below 20°C in cities like Cologne, Düsseldorf, Aachen, and Freiburg.
Although Saturday will start off hot, the weather service forecasts potential heat stress, particularly in the west and southwest of Germany. From afternoon onwards, scattered thunderstorms are expected in the west, northwest, and over the highlands in southern Germany, with local risks of severe weather, especially due to heavy rain.
While there are no direct tropical night warnings for cities like Stuttgart, Freiburg, or Mannheim this weekend, keep an eye on the forecast as the heat dome continues to move north. In the meantime, stay cool and hydrated, folks!
- Southwest Germany
- Heatwave
- Tropical Night
- Black Forest
[1] Source: Current weather forecasts[2] Source: Recent severe weather discussions[3] Source: Broader forecast for central Europe in June[4] Source: Overall assessment of heatwave across southwestern Europe
- The heatwave engulfing Germany is particularly intense in the southwest, with the Black Forest region experiencing temperatures similar to a tropical night.
- Despite the high temperatures and humidity, weather forecasting indicates that scattered thunderstorms may occur in the west and highlands of southern Germany, potentially leading to localized severe weather.
