- Heat and heavy thunderstorms in North Baden
After a week that started with the highest temperatures of the year so far in the southwest, residents of North Baden can expect severe thunderstorms and heavy rain until Wednesday. Cooling is not expected until next week.
With a high of 36.3 degrees Celsius, Waghäusel-Kirrlach in the Karlsruhe district recorded the second-highest temperature in Germany, according to preliminary data from the German Weather Service (DWD). Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler in Rhineland-Palatinate topped the list with 36.5 degrees, a meteorologist from DWD said. This made Tuesday the hottest day of the year so far, surpassing the previous record of 35.7 degrees.
On Monday, the second-highest temperature in Germany was also recorded in Baden-Württemberg: in Ohlsbach, the temperature reached 35.6 degrees, matching the previous highest temperature recorded in Germany this year.
More thunderstorms expected on Wednesday
Wednesday is expected to be stormy, with the northern half of the country being the most affected. Local heavy rain up to 25 liters per square meter in an hour, hail, and gusts up to 80 km/h are possible.
Heat warning remains in effect
Based on current forecasts, the temperatures recorded on Monday and Tuesday are likely to be the highest of the year, a DWD expert estimated.
Temperatures in Baden-Württemberg could still reach around 30 degrees in the coming days, so it's important to drink plenty of water, stay in the shade, ventilate at night, wear light clothing, apply sunscreen, and look out for others. The Stuttgart Health Ministry generally advises staying indoors or in the shade during midday heat and avoiding physical exertion.
Temperatures are expected to drop below 30 degrees by the weekend, with cooler weather expected with temperatures between 24 and 28 degrees.
Despite the severe thunderstorms and heavy rain until Wednesday, the risk of flooding becomes a concern due to the excessive amount of rainfall. Residents in North Baden should stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect their properties from possible flooding.
The heavy rains and strong winds on Wednesday could lead to flooding in low-lying areas, making it crucial for the residents to prepare for potential water damage by moving valuable items to higher ground and sealing basement windows and doors.
