After the summer weather's passing, does it reach its peak?
Following the scorching heat waves, Germany appears to have cooled down a bit. However, the return of summer isn't too far away: Just in time for the weekend, temperatures are set to rise again, reaching up to 35 degrees in certain areas, as predicted by ntv meteorologist Bjoern Alexander. After the sun, there'll be a period of renewed cooling, accompanied by heavy storms in some areas.
ntv.de: Has the summer truly ended or will it make a comeback?
Bjoern Alexander: While autumn has made an entrance, summer isn't quite ready to say its goodbyes yet. This weekend, we can expect temperatures soaring up to 35 degrees in certain spots. However, the cooling phase isn't too far off either. Following the storms, next week is predicted to bring back sunshine and warmth once again. In short: The unpredictable weather pattern is set to continue - at least for now.
How intense will the return of the hot air be?
Quite fiercely. Following the powerful Icelandic low, which was further intensified by ex-hurricane "Ernesto", the approaching low "Ursula" from the wild Atlantic is already causing quite a stir. This is particularly noticeable for people in the British Isles and Scandinavia, who are currently experiencing storm to hurricane-force winds. In Germany, the northwest will also experience turbulence, while the strong wind flow will bring more heat to the southern and eastern parts of our country.
What threats are we facing with this?
Initially, the heat and humidity load will increase significantly, particularly in the southeastern region. The peak will be on Saturday, with temperatures ranging from 29 to 35 degrees in the south and east. In the north and northwest, where the Atlantic lows are nearby, the weather will be cloudy with occasional showers at 21 to 27 degrees. Strong winds and occasional storms are expected, making the atmosphere quite unstable. This mix will intensify regionally over the weekend.
What can we expect?
From Saturday afternoon onwards, the situation will become increasingly critical. From west to east, heavy thunderstorms, risks of severe weather, heavy rain, hail, and strong wind gusts will follow with the retreating cold front. In the south, heavy rain may persist until Sunday.
And what about next week?
Meteorologically speaking, August signifies the end of summer. Therefore, the last switch for the hot season is scheduled for Monday - and with a tendency towards a peaceful conclusion. The last week of the meteorological summer is likely to be sunny and warmer each day - an Omega-like weather pattern is even predicted.
What does that mean for us?
Apart from the occasional thunderstorms over the mountains, there could be several days of widespread sunny and dry weather. This could turn out to be the best part of the entire summer for Germany as a whole.
That sounds promising. But first, we have some intense weather to deal with. What are the details for the weekend?
On Saturday, the day will start off sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the northwest. By afternoon and evening, the risk of storms will dramatically increase, spreading eastwards into the night. Along with heavy rain and hail, the strong winds pose a significant threat. Wind gusts of up to 100 kilometers per hour are expected. Meanwhile, it will remain sunny in the east and southeast until Sunday morning, before storms hit these regions as well.
What are the main threats in the east and south?
The threats are quite similar, with heavy, persistent rain also possible in the direction of the Alps. Temperatures on Saturday will range from 21 to 27 degrees in the northwest, often 29 to 35 degrees elsewhere, with peaks up to 36 degrees. However, it will also be quite humid. Sunday brings 19 to 23 degrees in the increasingly dry and fair west and northwest, and up to 27 degrees in the southeast.
Despite the impending weekend heatwave, reaching up to 35 degrees in certain areas of Germany, the meteorological summer is expected to conclude next week with sunshine and warmth. However, the intense return of the hot air will be quite fiercely, with the northwest and southern parts of the country experiencing turbulence and increased heat.
