The weekend is hot and dry - Hot and dry - risk of forest fire increases
In Saxony, a hot and predominantly dry weekend is expected. This also causes the forest fire risk to rise again. In northern parts of the Free State, level 4, the second highest, will be reached on Saturday and Sunday. The German Weather Service (DWD) then forecasts strong thunderstorms from Sunday evening. This should help to calm down the situation in the forests.
According to meteorological forecasts, Saturday will be very sunny and extremely warm, with temperatures reaching 30 to 32 degrees. On Sunday, it will be even hotter, with maximum temperatures between 31 and 34 degrees. However, from the west, strong thunderstorms are expected in the evening. They could have local severe weather characteristics. The rainfall will lower the forest fire risk again. Experts only expect a low risk for Tuesday.
In Saxony, there are five forest fire danger levels. Level 1 stands for a very low risk, level 5 for a very high risk. For levels 4 and 5, it is recommended to avoid the affected forest areas. Anyone who is in the forests should not leave the main roads. The districts may issue additional restrictions. The most common cause of forest fires in the Free State is negligence.
- Due to the hot and dry weekend in Saxony, the forest fire risk has increased significantly, reaching level 4, the second highest, on Saturday and Sunday.
- The German Weather Service (DWD) has predicted strong thunderstorms for Sunday evening in Saxony, which could help reduce the forest fire danger.
- On Sunday, Leipzig is expected to have extremely high temperatures, potentially reaching up to 34 degrees, but the afternoon thunderstorms should help lower the forest fire risk.
- It is important to note that in Saxony, a forest fire danger level of 4 or 5 recommends avoiding forest areas and sticking to main roads to minimize the risk of negligence-induced forest fires.
