Weekend heralds a drop in temperature - Weekend heralds drop in temperature
Moderate Summer Weather Awaits Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia This Weekend
After a recent heatwave that saw temperatures soar to the high 30s, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia will experience a cooling trend this weekend, with temperatures expected to be in the mid-20s Celsius.
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the nationwide heatwave with highs up to 38°C will end by Friday, with temperatures dropping to mid-20s across Germany by Saturday. This indicates daytime highs around 24-26°C for the weekend.
The main focus of the most recent forecasts is on the return of more moderate summer weather with sunshine after the heatwave. No explicit mention of storms or severe weather is made for these regions over the weekend.
In Thuringia, the historical August pattern includes its heaviest rainfall month. However, no current forecast indicates heavy rain or storms this weekend.
On Saturday, temperatures in Saxony-Anhalt are expected to be around 23 degrees Celsius, with 27 degrees possible in Saxony and parts of Thuringia. In the Werratal region, temperatures could reach 28 degrees on Saturday. On Sunday, temperatures are expected to rise to 21 to 24 degrees Celsius, with temperatures below 20 degrees in the mountains.
A cold front will move in during the day on Friday, bringing cooler temperatures. The exact temperature drop after the cold front is not specified, but the DWD has warned of the possibility of severe heat thunderstorms on Friday. However, the chance of severe heat thunderstorms is very low. If they do occur, they may bring gusty winds, heavy rain, and hail.
The heat on Friday, as warned by the German Weather Service, saw temperatures climb to 34 to 37 degrees on Thursday in Saxony-Anhalt. In Thuringia and Saxony, temperatures reached 33 to 36 degrees on Thursday. In the Harz and the Erzgebirge regions, temperatures were around 30 degrees on Thursday.
In summary, expect moderate summer temperatures in the mid-20s Celsius with mostly sunny conditions and no notable storm threat for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia this weekend. No further weather updates for the weekend beyond Sunday are provided.
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