Sizzling Summer Weekend Approaches, Bringing a Heat Wave of 30 Degrees
After a scorching heat wave that has gripped Germany, a cooling trend is expected to take hold in the second half of the week, according to the German Weather Service (DWD).
The peak of the heat wave is predicted to occur in the coming days, with temperatures soaring to highs between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and Wednesday. The south of the country, in particular, may see local highs of up to 36 degrees Celsius. However, Sunday is expected to be cooler compared to the previous days, with temperatures not specified for specific regions.
The shift in weather patterns is due to a cold front moving in on Sunday, replacing the hot air with cooler marine air in many parts of the country. This change will bring a return to near or slightly below normal temperatures, possibly accompanied by cloudy skies and some rain starting Thursday.
Specifically, forecasts for mid to late week indicate cloudy conditions with rain likely on Thursday, August 14, following very hot and clear days earlier in the week. This matches general climatological patterns where heat waves tend to break with the arrival of cooler air masses and unsettled weather.
Although detailed forecasts for all regions of Germany are not available, the trend of cooling and increased cloudiness with rain by midweek is consistent for locations such as Konstanz, southern Germany.
Towards the peak of the heat, there is an increased risk of local thunderstorms from the west. It's worth noting that the north will not reach 25 degrees Celsius on Sunday, and it is dry on Saturday with temperatures ranging from 26 to 34 degrees Celsius.
The night into Monday will see a significant drop in temperature, with temperatures dropping to around 10 degrees Celsius in some areas. Sunday will bring a significant drop in temperature compared to Saturday.
In summary, Germany will likely experience a cooling weather pattern with intermittent clouds and rain in the second half of the week after the heat wave peak, starting around Thursday. This change in weather is expected to bring some relief from the extreme heat that has been experienced over the past few days.
Temperatures are predicted to drop significantly on Sunday, marking a cooler day compared to previous days during the heat wave.
Starting Thursday, the country may witness cloudy skies and rain, signifying a shift in the weather pattern from the current heat wave towards a more temperate climate, as forecasted by the German Weather Service (DWD).
