Sizzling Weekend Ahead: Prepare for Thunderstorms as Germany's Heat Wave Breaks Records
Weekend turbo heat culminates with impending thunderstorms
Get ready for scorching temperatures this weekend in Germany as a heat wave sweeps through, with highs reaching 37°C in some areas. But don't let the sunshine fool you, as this heatwave won'tlast long, and thunderstorms are expected to follow.
Germany has been basking in the warm glow of summer weather, with clear skies, sunshine, and refreshing temperatures. But a wave of heat, originating from Spain via France, is heading Germany's way.
On Saturday, temperatures will climb, with the north reaching a still enjoyable 26°C, while the southwest will sizzle at a sweltering 33°C. The coasts will provide a slight reprieve, with temperatures no higher than 23°C.
Fun Fact: The anticipated heat will potentially shatter the current record of 35.5°C set in Kitzingen on June 14, 2019. Most regions will see temperatures between 30 to 34°C on Sunday, with some spots along the Rhine boasting 35 to 37°C. However, the hottest June temperature ever recorded, 39.6°C in Bernburg on the Saale on June 30, 2019, is unlikely to be beaten.
Brace Yourself for Up to 16 Hours of Sunshine
Keep those sunglasses and sunscreen handy, as from morning till night, you'll be greeted with sunshine. These will be the longest days of the year, offering up to 16 hours of sunlight. But from the afternoon onwards, clouds will gather in the west and northwest, and the first rounds of thunderstorms may start.
By Monday, a low-pressure system will move into Germany from the west, pushing the hot air east and southeast. When the cool, moist air from the west meets the heat, it will trigger severe thunderstorms in some areas. While it's impossible to predict the exact location of these storms, some regions are at higher risk. Be prepared for potential hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. In the best-case scenario, there will only be showers or lightning with no severe consequences.
Afterward, the intense heat will momentarily flee, with the north cooling down to 19°C, while the southeast will still sizzle at 30°C. Similar conditions are expected to last through Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures gradually rising again.
Stay safe and cool during this heat wave!
Source: ntv.de
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Additional Information:- During the June 2025 heat wave affecting Germany and much of Central Europe, the most intense heat is expected around the weekend of June 14–15, with temperatures commonly exceeding 30 °C and peaks potentially reaching about 35 °C in southern Germany[4].- This heatwave is part of a larger Omega blocking pattern dominating western and central Europe, which sustains a strong heat dome and brings anomalously high temperatures, approximately 8–12 °C above normal for the time of year[2][4].- Thunderstorm activity is expected particularly in regions where the warm, unstable air from the heat dome interacts with the cooler air masses associated with the approaching trough[4].- Severe thunderstorms may bring heavy rainfall, strong gusty winds, and possibly hail, potentially causing localized flooding, infrastructure damage, and disruptions amid the heatwave[2][3]. The combination of heat and thunderstorms increases the risk of heat exhaustion followed by sudden cooling, and power outages from storm damage.
Prepare for the scorching heat of an extreme weather event, the international heat wave that's breaking records in Germany, which will also bring about the risk of thunderstorms, as the sunny and warm weather gives way to a wave of intense heat originating from Spain via France.
Amid the record-breaking temperatures that are expected during this heat wave, severe thunderstorms may occur due to the interaction of the warm, unstable air from the heat dome with the cooler air masses associated with an approaching trough, potentially causing localized flooding, infrastructure damage, and disruptions.
