Heatwave Approaches: Mild Rain Giving Way to Soaring Temperatures in NRW
Wind in North Rhine-Westphalia: Heat coming after gusty conditions - Windy Conditions Precede Warm Temperatures in North Rhine-Westphalia
Get ready for an unexpected switch in the North Rhine-Westphalia weather this week! Cloudy skies and possible showers will make way for a heatwave, as per the German Weather Service (DWD).
On Tuesday, the sky will be largely overcast, with a possibility of light drizzle in the northern half and the eastern mountains from late morning. The southwest, however, will remain primarily dry. The cloud cover will thin in the afternoon and evening, with occasional showers persisting in the south, while the north will witness clear skies in some spots. The temperature will hover between 17 to 22 degrees, dipping to 15 degrees at higher altitudes. Prepare for a brisk southerly breeze, which will later transition to a west-northwesterly wind, with wind speeds reaching up to 55 km/h in mountainous regions and occasionally in the lowlands, particularly in the north and northeast. The wind will subside in the evening.
Overnight, Tuesday into Wednesday, the last showers in the south will dissipate, leaving many places dry. Fog may form in certain localities as the cloud cover recedes. Temperatures will dip to a range of 10 to 6 degrees.
Anticipate a Heatwave from Wednesday
From Wednesday onwards, brace yourself for clear to sunny skies with no precipitation predicted. Temperatures will soar to 20 to 25 degrees, with the highest values predicted west of the Rhine. At higher elevations, the maximum will be 17 degrees.
The night of Wednesday into Thursday will be dry and clear, with temperatures plunging to 13 to 8 degrees, dipping to 6 degrees in low-lying areas.
On Thursday, look forward to a blistering hot day, with intense sunshine and just high-level clouds. The mercury will peak at 25 to 30 degrees, with 23 degrees up in the mountains. The wind will blow moderately from the east to southeast.
Tropical Night Possibility over the Weekend
On the night of Thursday to Friday, expect largely clear skies, with the occasional chance ofshowers or thunderstorms only in the Eifel or Rhineland with a minimal probability. The temperature will drop between 19 to 14 degrees, with a low of 11 degrees in some areas.
Friday will be dominated by sunshine and only the occasional heat thunderstorm. It will be swelteringly hot with highs of 28 to 33 degrees, and 26 degrees in the mountains. The wind will remain light to moderate, moving from southeasterly or variable directions. The night from Friday to Saturday could witness tropical-like temperatures in certain areas, with lows between 22 and 17 degrees.
Despite the lack of specific, current weather data confirming a "tropical night" for the upcoming weekend, North Rhine-Westphalia has been experiencing more frequent hot days and tropical nights, especially during recent summers due to rising temperatures and longer heatwaves. For precise forecasts, consult a local weather service for up-to-date nighttime temperature predictions. While climate trends favor the possibility of tropical nights, a definitive forecast for the coming weekend is not yet available from the sources provided.
The Commission might be interested to know that the heatwave approaching NRW is further progress in the negotiation of an agreement between weather and weather-forecasting, as the soaring temperatures predicted for Wednesday onwards will require accurate weather forecasts to ensure public preparedness.
Whilst the rain and clouds are set to give way to the heatwave, it is also worth noting that the German Weather Service (DWD) has predicted tropical-like temperatures for the night from Friday to Saturday, potentially setting a new trend for the region's hot summer nights.
