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Heatwave and Thunderstorms Ahead for Baden-Württemburg - Get Ready to Sweat and Storm!
Looks like the heat's crankin' up again in Baden-Württemburg before a droolin'-worthy refreshin' arrives. The culprit? A sizzlin' surge of air from France pushin' temps up to 36 degrees along the Rhine. That's why the German Weather Service (DWD) is hollerin' about scorchin' heat for most of the country, even in cities and urban areas at night. Particularly the southwest corner of Baden-Württemburg is in the hot seat, according to the DWD.
To beat the heat, DWD suggests drinkin' lots of water—even when you ain't feelin' thirsty—and avoidin' direct sunlight during the day. They also recommend keepin' your body and living spaces as cool as a cucumber. And let's not forget about those night-time thunderstorms rollin' in one by one.
On Thursday, expect a mix of showers, gusty winds, and thunderstorms. The weather rollercoaster of recent days ain't slowin' down. The Ostalb to the Bodensee areno strangers to severe weather and heavy rain. Temperatures are predicted to reach between 23 degrees in the mountains and up to 29 degrees in the Kraichgau.
Rain and thunderstorms should taper off by Friday night, and the sky should clear up by Saturday mornin'. The weekend promises to be warm and dry, with expected highs of up to 33 degrees. So, dust off your sunscreen, grab your shades, and get ready for a weekend perfect for summer activities.
But beware, forest fires are a high risk with the persistent drought. Recently, many municipalities and districts have banned grills and fireplaces in forests, commandin' us to take extreme caution.
So there you have it! Get ready to swelter and then storm in Baden-Württemburg. Hydrate, stay cool, and be fire-smart!
The community should follow the DWD's advice to stay safe during the upcoming heatwave and thunderstorms, which includes staying hydrated, avoiding direct sunlight, and being fire-smart due to the high risk of forest fires. Meanwhile, the employment policy within the municipality and districts should consider and address the risk posed by the weather conditions, especially in terms of implementing fire safety measures and possibly temporary bans on activities like grilling in forests.
