Heat wave hits Rhineland-Palatinate: Thunderstorms and storms are threatening this weekend!

Heat wave hits Rhineland-Palatinate: Thunderstorms and storms are threatening this weekend!

Rhineland-Palatinate is experiencing its first heat wave of the year this weekend, which is accompanied by high temperatures and an increased risk of thunderstorms. Loud SWR Current Saturday night will remain very warm, with temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees. On Saturday the region can expect clear to sunny weather with maximum temperatures that can reach up to 37 degrees.

But the summer temperatures also bring dangers. Showers and strong thunderstorms are expected on Saturday afternoon, especially in the north of Rhineland-Palatinate. There is a local risk of severe weather with heavy rain, hail and squalls, so the German Weather Service (DWD) has issued appropriate warnings. Unlike in the west, where temperatures are rising, it is more bearable in the Eifel as temperatures can drop to as low as 14 degrees.

A look at the weekend

Variable to partly cloudy weather is forecast for Sunday, also with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms. The maximum temperatures fluctuate between 20 degrees in the high altitudes of the Eifel and 27 degrees on the Upper Rhine. Experts also warn of a high UV index and advise protecting yourself from direct sunlight. Comprehensive heat management is recommended: close roller shutters, ventilate early in the morning or late in the evening and postpone intensive outdoor activities to these times.

It will also be hot in Germany on the same weekend. The DWD forecasts temperatures of up to 35 degrees Celsius for Friday and Saturday, especially in the western half of the country. This was also in The time mentioned. Tropical nights with temperatures of at least 20 degrees can be expected in several cities in the Ruhr area and other regions. The DWD emphasizes that the heat will be spread over the days, while the risk of thunderstorms increases in the western and southwestern mountains in the afternoon.

Special precautions

Particularly vulnerable groups such as older people, those in need of care, people with previous illnesses, as well as pregnant women and small children should be particularly careful in the coming days. The DWD advises drinking plenty of fluids. In addition, record high temperatures were recorded in several European regions in June and current weather events indicate a serious threat of severe weather.

The coming days not only represent a challenge for the residents of Rhineland-Palatinate and other affected regions in Germany, but also show the effects of climate change through unusually high temperatures and extreme weather events. It remains to be seen how weather conditions will affect forecasts over the first few weeks of summer.