Risks of thunderstorms escalating, with temperatures potentially reaching 37 degrees in the designated area
Germany Braces for Heatwave and Thunderstorms
Germany is set to experience a heatwave next week, with temperatures soaring to potentially 37 degrees, making it intolerable for many people. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the hot air from the Iberian Peninsula will make itself felt, with the northern regions expecting temperatures between 24 to 30 degrees, and the rest of the country reaching up to 37 degrees [1].
Tuesday will bring sunny weather to most places, but the north and northwest will become increasingly cloudy with short showers. The Alps will have cumulus clouds, but the risk of thunderstorms remains low. However, the risk of thunderstorms is expected to increase at the Alpine foothills from the afternoon on Tuesday, and in southern Germany, some areas could experience strong, sometimes heavy thunderstorms with heavy rain, gusts of wind, and hail [1].
Northern parts of Germany will have clear to cloudy skies, staying largely dry. The Upper Rhine will experience temperatures of 33 degrees on Monday, and the highest temperatures at the coast will be 21 degrees. In a survey, 52% of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with heat protection measures, with 59% of respondents in large cities feeling this way. Only one in four considered the measures sufficient [2].
Heat warnings have already been issued for southern Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, with expected highs of up to 34 degrees. The German Weather Service forecasts especially high rainfall in southern Germany, with up to 150 liters per square meter expected, which raises the likelihood of local flooding and flash floods [1].
Cities and municipalities in Germany, especially in southern regions like Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, are taking precautionary measures to prepare for the increased risk of heavy thunderstorms and flooding. Preparations focus on monitoring weather warnings from the German Weather Service and ensuring readiness for localized flooding and storm damage due to heavy rainfall, hail, storm gusts, and possible high water events [1][2].
Key preparedness measures include activating emergency response plans by local authorities to quickly respond to floods and storm damage, ensuring that drainage systems and flood defenses are clear and functional, issuing public advisories to residents about the risks of severe weather and flooding, coordination between municipalities and state agencies for rapid deployment of resources such as sandbags, pumps, and rescue teams, and monitoring forest fire risks concurrently [1][2].
The elderly and vulnerable people will be particularly affected by the heat, and the weather service advises avoiding the heat, drinking enough, wearing light clothing, eating lightly, and avoiding alcohol [1]. Efforts are therefore concentrated in the Danube region, southern Bavaria, and the Black Forest area where risks are highest [1][2].
In summary, German cities and municipalities are responding to the forecasted thunderstorm and flood risks by activating emergency preparedness protocols, reinforcing flood defenses, communicating risks to the public, and coordinating multi-agency responses to mitigate impacts from potential heavy storms next week [1][2].
[1] DWD (2022). Wetterausblick für die nächsten Tage. [Online]. Available: https://www.dwd.de/DE/Wetter/wetterausblick/wetterausblick.html
[2] Stadt-Anzeiger (2022). Starkregen und Unwetter: Wie sich die Kommunen vorbereiten. [Online]. Available: https://www.staedtetageszeitung.de/wetter-starkregen-und-unwetter-wie-sich-die-kommunen-vorbereiten/
The weather forecast indicates a heatwave in Germany next week, with temperatures potentially reaching 37 degrees. The German Weather Service (DWD) is closely monitoring the situation, especially in southern regions like Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, as they anticipate high rainfall and the increased risk of thunderstorms.
