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Hot Week Ahead: Germany Braces for Heatwave
Germany is set to experience a heatwave in the coming week, with temperatures soaring above 30°C in many regions, according to the German Weather Service (DWD).
Key Forecast Points
From mid-week onward, many regions will see temperatures above 30°C, with some areas potentially reaching 37°C. The DWD has issued heat warnings, especially for northern and other affected regions.
Precautions
Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak heat hours, wear light, breathable clothing, and use sun protection. Limit strenuous outdoor activities when possible, check on vulnerable individuals, and be aware of heat-related health symptoms.
Starting from Wednesday, the DWD advises drinking plenty, staying in the shade, avoiding physical exertion, and trying to keep apartments cool. By Thursday, the very hot air will shift towards eastern Germany.
Regional Temperatures
On Tuesday, the farthest north will reach temperatures of 25 to 29 degrees. The rest of the country will see temperatures ranging from 30 to 36 degrees. By Thursday, the Rhine-Main region, Palatinate, and northern Baden-Württemberg, including the Upper Rhine valley, will experience the highest temperatures.
Uncertainty
Detailed predictions about storms and the duration of the heatwave are still uncertain, according to the weather service. Clouds will remain scarce until at least Wednesday, with only the north seeing occasional cloud fields.
Impact
Meteorologist Magdalena Bertelmann from the DWD predicts longer lines at ice cream parlors, well-attended public baths, and increased complaints about the heat by the middle of the week.
Germany's weather service urges residents to heed the official heat warnings and take standard heatwave precautions to ensure safety and health during this hot spell.
- As the heatwave approaches, weather-forecasting agencies like the German Weather Service (DWD) advise residents to brace for temperatures above 30°C, with some regions potentially reaching 37°C from mid-week onwards.
- People are advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak heat hours, and take other weather-related precautions, as detailed by the DWD, to ensure safety and health throughout the heatwave.
