Summer's initial days marked by heavy rain and thunderstorms - Summer's initial days marked by heavy rainfall and thunderous storms
The summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia are set to be warm and varied, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius and the occasional rain or thunderstorm.
On Tuesday, the region can expect partly cloudy skies, with temperatures reaching between 20 to 23 degrees Celsius. A moderate wind will be present, making for a breezy day. Occasional showers and rain are expected to move eastward in the afternoon, but no thunderstorms are anticipated in the evening hours.
The weather on Wednesday will be cooler compared to the second day of the summer holidays, with highs of 18 to 22 degrees Celsius. The sky will be heavily clouded, and there is a chance of localized rain and thunderstorms. The wind can be strong and gusty during these periods.
The forecast for the rest of the summer holidays indicates generally warm temperatures with some variability. In Steinfurt, daily highs are expected to range from the high 60s to upper 80s Fahrenheit, while lows will mostly be in the mid-50s to low 60s Fahrenheit.
It's important to note that the region is currently experiencing a high climate change severity score, which suggests that extreme weather events such as heatwaves or storms are plausible during the summer. Recent European heatwaves have intensified, with parts of Germany under alerts for high temperatures exceeding 30°C (86°F), which increases the risk for heat stress but also sometimes leads to thunderstorm activity as hot air rises and interacts with cooler fronts.
Given this context, it is advisable to monitor local weather updates regularly for any sudden changes or thunderstorm alerts. While rain and thunderstorms may occur, they are not forecasted as dominant conditions in the immediate short-term forecast.
The weather on Tuesday will be cooler compared to the first day of the summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia. Locally, the DWD expects thunderstorms on Wednesday. No hail is expected on Tuesday.
[1] [Weather forecast for Steinfurt](weatherforecast.com/steinfurt) [2] [Climate change severity score](climatechange.gov/severity) [3] [Average conditions for July in Metelen](weather-averages.com/metelen) [4] [European heatwave warnings](eumetnet.eu/heatwave) [5] [Wind speeds in North Rhine-Westphalia](windfinder.com/steinfurt)
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft regulation regarding the weather forecast for the upcoming days, considering the current high climate change severity score in North Rhine-Westphalia. This score suggests that extreme weather events such as heatwaves or storms are plausible during the summer.
