Forecasting a Warm Spell in North Rhine-Westphalia: Wind Before Heat
Forecast for NRW: Windy conditions initially, followed by warm temperatures. - Windy conditions followed by high temperatures in North Rhine-Westphalia
Hey there! Let's chat about the forecast for good ol' North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in the coming days.
While Tuesday's weather may not be your typical sunshine and rainbows affair, it definitely displays some changes. A not-so-strong low-pressure system rolls in, causing the sky to be mostly cloudy over NRW, with a probability of light rain, mainly in the north and the eastern mountains. But, don't worry, the southwest region will mostly remain dry. As the day advances, skies clear in the north, while isolated showers linger in the south. Temperatures hover between 17 to 22 degrees Celsius, dropping to around 15 degrees Celsius in higher elevations. A moderate southwestern wind, which might pick up gusts of up to 55 km/h in the mountains and occasionally in the lowlands, will be a constant companion until the evening.
Overnight, what's left of the rain showers in the south subsides, leaving many areas dry, and the cloud cover thins out, leading to some foggy patches locally. The mercury plummets to between 10 and 6 degrees Celsius.
Exciting times ahead! Starting from Wednesday, we're seeing a return of the high-pressure influence, bringing a steady influx of warmer air from the southwest. Blue skies are the order of the day and it remains dry. Temperatures climbing up to 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, with the highest figures west of the Rhine. Higher elevations won't escape the warmth, as the maximum temperature there will be 17 degrees Celsius.
The night from Wednesday to Thursday and from Thursday to Friday are quiet and dry, with temperatures plunging to 13 to 8 degrees Celsius and 19 to 14 degrees Celsius respectively.
The warmth continues on Thursday, as it promises to be summery and warm to hot, with abundant sunshine and just a few high-level clouds. Get ready for highs of 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, around 23 degrees in higher elevations. A gentle breeze from the east to southeast will be present.
Now, here's the interesting part! The night from Thursday to Friday might present a "Tropical Night" scenario in some areas, with temperatures ranging between 22 and 17 degrees Celsius.
Wrapping up the week, Friday will be mostly sunny and dry, with only isolated heat thunderstorms possible. It's going to be sweltering and hotter than hot, with highs of 28 to 33 degrees Celsius, around 26 degrees Celsius in higher elevations. The wind will maintain a light to moderate southerly or variable direction. As the night descends from Friday to Saturday, it could get a bit tropical in some regions with lows between 22 and 17 degrees.
So, stay tuned, NRW! Keep an eye on the weather forecasts, and if you're craving for a real tropical night, keep your fingers crossed for the weekend. As always, go to your trusted local weather services, like the German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst), for the most accurate and up-to-date forecasts. Enjoy the heat, and stay cool!
- North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
- Tropical Night
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- German Weather Service (DWD)
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- Weekend Forecasts
The Commission has also been informed of the progress of the negotiations on the conclusion of the agreement concerning tropical night forecasts for North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), following the warm spell forecasted for the upcoming days. Be sure to closely monitor weather forecasts from renowned services like the German Weather Service (DWD) for potential heat thunderstorms over the weekend in the mountains of NRW, especially during the tropical nights.
