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News Article: Warm Weather and Thunderstorm Warnings Across Germany
Germany is bracing for a mix of warm weather and potential thunderstorms over the next few days, according to weather forecasts from the German Weather Service (DWD), Windy.com, and wetter.de.
Temperatures
In cities like Essen and Düsseldorf, daytime highs are forecast around 19-25°C, with lows between 10-15°C. For example, Essen has highs of 24°C on August 20-21, dropping to about 19°C on August 23 [1][3]. Düsseldorf has highs around 24-25°C initially, decreasing slightly to about 20-22°C toward August 22-24 [3].
Thunderstorms and Rain
There is a significant risk of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms in southern Germany, especially in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Up to 150 liters per square meter of rain could fall by early next week. These storms include hail and strong gusts, with possible localized flooding and high water particularly from the Black Forest to the Bavarian Forest region south of the Danube [2]. North of a line from Saarland to Saxony, the weather will be more stable with mainly dry and sunny periods but occasional isolated thunderstorms cannot be ruled out [2].
General Conditions
Elsewhere, such as in central and northern Germany, chances of precipitation are low in the next few days, with mostly clear skies and moderate humidity [1][3]. Winds are mostly light to moderate, generally from the northeast or north [1][3].
Current Weather and Thunderstorm Warnings
Today in Germany, temperatures are expected to range from 30 to 36 degrees Celsius almost everywhere, except for cooler temperatures near the coasts. The live weather map provided by Windy.com shows current temperatures and forecasts for Germany, and allows users to switch views, including for rain and thunderstorms. The map above shows the thunderstorm warnings of the DWD for today, with places with a thunderstorm warning colored red.
On Wednesday, it is expected to be mostly sunny, with isolated strong thunderstorms in the upper Bavarian mountains and at the Alps. On Thursday, it will be increasingly cloudy with individual showers and thunderstorms, sometimes shower-like rain. Overnight into Friday, individual showers and thunderstorms are expected in the west and north of Germany.
Heat Warning
The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a heat warning for the south and southwest of Germany in the morning. The creators of the weather map service use the model from the "European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts" for its displays and forecasts, and the maps used are partially from wetter.de, a portal that is part of RTL Germany. Users can retrieve the forecast for a later time via the timeline below the graph.
Sources
The sources for this article are DWD, windy.com, and wetter.de. The map above shows the thunderstorm warnings of the DWD for tomorrow, with places with a thunderstorm warning colored red. It is crucial to stay informed and prepared for potential weather changes, especially during the summer months. Stay safe and enjoy the weather!
[1] DWD Forecast for Germany [2] DWD Thunderstorm Warnings [3] Windy.com Forecast for Germany [4] Wetter.de Forecast for Germany
- Despite the heat and potential thunderstorms in Germany, it's crucial to acknowledge that Europe is currently experiencing an ongoing climate change, with increased temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns becoming more common.
- The ongoing climate change in Europe, characterized by rising temperatures, unpredictable weather, and increased instances of thunderstorms, is a clear sign of the environmental challenges we face today, especially during summer months.
