Hotter Days Ahead: European Weather Forecast for the Upcoming Week
Sun's return is imminent, marking the swift arrival of another summer season.
Get ready for a mix of sunshine and storms across Europe! The upcoming week is set to bring back the heat, with temperatures reaching well over 30°C, particularly in the southwestern regions. But, be prepared for some dramatic weather changes, including thunderstorms and heavy rain, especially in Central and Eastern Europe.
Western Europe
- Spain and Portugal: The mercury's going to soar in these regions, possibly reaching an incredible 40°C in parts of southern Spain and upper 30s in Portugal, thanks to a heat dome moving in from the Iberian Peninsula [3].
- France: The heat won't stop there; France is expected to feel the heat by mid-week [3].
Central Europe
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland: This region will be experiencing substantial rain and thunderstorms all week, according to the ECMWF model [2].
- Precipitation: The northwest high-pressure system will lead to reduced moisture in the region, but occasional storms can't be ruled out [1].
Eastern Europe
- Poland, Romania, Ukraine: Similar to Central Europe, these countries will likely see widespread rain and thunderstorms influenced by the low-pressure system over northeastern Europe [2][1].
Southern Europe
- Italy, Greece, Balkans: Despite not being as scorching as the Iberian Peninsula, these regions will still feel the heat, with the potential for heat thunderstorms due to the influence of the heat dome [3].
UK and Ireland
- More Rainfall: These regions are forecasted to receive more rainfall, thanks to the low-pressure system over northeastern Europe [1].
In the north and southeast, a few showers and isolated thunderstorms are still possible. Expect cooler nights, with temperatures dropping to between 12°C and 5°C. However, the southwest remains mostly dry and sunny, with temperatures reaching up to 23°C.
Stay tuned for updates as the week progresses, and remember to stay safe and cool in the hotter weather! Enjoy the summer while it lasts!
Sources:1. ntv.de2. ECMWF (European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts)3. Heat dome contributing to extreme heat in Western Europe (Climate.gov)
International weather-forecasting predicts a mix of sunshine and storms across Europe. Central and Eastern Europe, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, will experience substantial rain and thunderstorms, as will Italy, Greece, Balkans, and countries like Poland, Romania, and Ukraine. In the upcoming week, Western Europe, including Spain, Portugal, and France, can expect hot temperatures with possibilities of heat thunderstorms due to a heat dome moving in.
