- DWD warns of heat in southwest - possible storms
Apply sunscreen, drink plenty of water, and wear a sun hat - this is the advice from the German Weather Service (DWD) for the southwest as the heatwave approaches. After a tropical night, Tuesday could bring perceived temperatures up to 40°C. "The conditions for a yearly heat record are in place," said a DWD spokesperson. 35.4°C was recorded at the end of July in Müllheim (Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald).
The DWD already issued warnings for some regions on Monday. The start of the week will be high-summer-like with highs of 36°C in the northern Upper Rhine and 29°C in the higher mountainous regions. From midday, there will be an increasing risk of thunderstorms, especially in southern regions and mountainous areas.
Stay indoors at midday
The night will be tropical in some regions, with temperatures above 20°C. On Tuesday, high temperatures of 37°C are expected in the Palatinate, and up to 29°C in the higher mountainous regions. According to the DWD, it's best to stay indoors during the midday hours. In the afternoon, there's an increased risk of thunderstorms that could bring localized severe weather, including heavy rain up to 50 liters per square meter, hail, and strong wind gusts.
The moist air coming from the southwest will make the temperatures feel even higher. "The air mass is becoming more oppressive day by day," they said. The UV index is also high, indicating a high risk of sunburn. People in Baden-Württemberg should protect themselves from the sun.
Showers and heavy rain
Wednesday will start sunny, according to the DWD, but clouds will increase from midday, bringing showers and thunderstorms. Further local severe weather events with heavy rain and hail are possible. The highs will range between 26 and 33°C.
Overnight to Thursday, there will be showers and thunderstorms or heavy rain in some places. The lows will be between 20 and 14°C.
Then, the DWD says, temperatures will stabilize around 28°C. Another heat record is not expected in late August and early September, according to current weather models. This will be followed by a cooler and more changeable phase.
Tourists planning to visit mountainous regions should pack appropriate clothing due to the expected cooler temperatures compared to the southwest. Despite the high temperatures in mountainous areas, it's still recommended to apply sunscreen, drink plenty of water, and wear a sun hat to protect against the sun's harmful UV rays.
