Severe Storms Forecasted in NRW, Predicting Temperatures as High as 27 Degrees Celsius - Severe storms hit Northwest Germany, plunging temperatures to 27 degrees.
The German Meteorological Service (DWD) anticipates stormy weather in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) over the weekend. The agency has issued a severe storm warning for the region, with the specific alert referencing a storm expected to impact NRW from Sunday.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail are forecast for NRW, particularly at the weekend. The storms may arrive rapidly and be accompanied by strong winds. Temperatures in the region before the storms should be warm or hot in the summer months, typically ranging between 20°C and 30°C, though the weather will cool significantly after the storms.
Throughout the week, people in NRW can expect mostly cloudy skies on Thursday, with rain moving in from the west. Temperatures will reach 18 to 21 degrees, and moderate south winds are possible. Rainfall is expected to subside overnight into Friday, with temperatures dropping to up to 13 degrees.
The weather is expected to warm up significantly from Friday, with highs reaching 23 to 26 degrees and high-altitude regions around 20 degrees. Clouds and sunshine will alternate, with mostly dry conditions.
On Saturday, partly cloudy and warm conditions are expected, with temperatures reaching 24 to 27 degrees. Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail, along with isolated gusts, are forecast for the afternoon and evening. Similar conditions are also predicted for Sunday, with temperatures up to 24 degrees.
Residents in NRW are advised to regularly check the DWD’s official updates for the latest and most accurate forecast for the weekend in question. Severe weather events can change rapidly, so it is essential to stay informed for safety reasons.
The DWD's community policy urges residents in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) to stay informed about the upcoming weather conditions, as severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds are forecast for the weekend, particularly on Saturday and Sunday. The environment in NRW during these storms may drastically change, with temperatures dropping significantly after the storms and moving skies alternating between cloudy and sunny. To ensure safety, it is crucial to regularly check the weather-forecasting updates provided by the German Meteorological Service (DWD).
