Will Germany's European Championship debut encounter be cancelled?
Soccer tournaments have historically been associated with good weather in the past two decades. However, recent cold and rain have raised questions about whether this will continue. Bjoern Alexander, a meteorologist at ntv-weather, offers some reassurance, although not completely.
ntv.de: Will the upcoming European Football Championship be marked by sunny skies or rain showers?
Bjoern Alexander: The good news is that summer is regaining momentum. Although "Valesca" is approaching, bringing windy to stormy conditions until Saturday, the sun will shine once again.
How hot will it get?
On Friday, temperatures will range from 18 to 23 degrees Celsius, with Saturday seeing a range of 16 to 24 degrees. Sunday will see temperatures of 18 to 25 or 26 degrees. Winds will remain strong at the North Sea, while Friday and Saturday will experience windy to stormy conditions. Things will heat up further in the following weeks. Monday will see temperatures of 20 to 29 degrees, with Tuesday and Wednesday experiencing temperatures of mostly 20 to 31 degrees - possibly even higher. The hottest spot will be the east, where the hottest day of the year could occur.
A cause for celebration, you say?
Yes, but not without its drawbacks. Currently, we don't seem to be enjoying a stable high-pressure system. And this is evident in the initial phase of the summer rebound. While Saturday will be windy, there's a risk of local thunderstorms with hail, heavy rain, and strong winds.
Is a relaxed summer a distant dream?
There's hope - but only for some. The east and southeast will experience plenty of sunshine on Sunday and Monday. However, the west and north face a different scenario. TEMPERATURES: As heat levels rise, so does the risk of thunderstorms.
Wednesday's weather forecast?
It's expected to be windy to stormy and changeable, with heavy thunderstorms potentially striking the east and southeast, too. With this unstable development, the risk of severe thunderstorms and even tornadoes becomes a possibility. In general, this situation warrants careful attention - particularly in terms of outdoor activities.
Are there any specific weather forecasts for the opening match of the European Football Championship?
Friday night could be quite pleasant. Skies are anticipated to clear up, and the rain will ease off. Conditions are expected to be dry at the Munich stadium and at the public viewing in Berlin. It might be rainier in the west, though, so planning around possible showers would be wise.
How warm or cold can we expect at night during this time?
We're still a ways off from the chilliness of 16-9 degrees Celsius on Sunday night. But the temperatures next week will be much sunnier, expressing more typical summer characteristics.
Will the summer rebound last for an extended period?
Although the prospect of a perfect summer or a World Cup-worthy summer fairy tale in 2006 seems remote, the thermometer is currently reaching record levels. July 2006 registered as the hottest July since record-keeping began, with an average temperature of 22 degrees. The current long-term forecast suggests July 2024 will be mildly to slightly warmer, average temperatures, and around 22 degrees and 80-85 liters of rain per square meter and about 230 hours of sunshine. A more ordinary outlook amidst the chaotic times.
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Weather Report:
- Friday: Windy and partly cloudy; temperatures range from 18 to 23 degrees Celsius.
- Saturday: Windy to stormy; temperatures range from 16 to 24 degrees.
- Sunday: Winds slowly abating; temperatures range from 18 to 25 or 26 degrees.
- Monday: 20 to 29 degrees; sunny skies over the east and southeast.
- Tuesday: 20 to 31 degrees; sunny skies over the east and southeast.
- Wednesday: Windy to stormy; thunderstorms possible in the east and southeast.
Historic High:
July 2006 was exceedingly hot, with an average temperature of 22 degrees, making it the hottest July on record.
Long-Term Forecast:
July 2024 is predicted to be mildly to slightly warmer, with average temperatures around 22 degrees, average rainfall of 80-85 liters per square meter, and about 230 hours of sunshine.
Read also:
- Despite Björn Alexander's reassurance about the upcoming European Football Championship's weather, there's still a possibility of local thunderstorms with hail, heavy rain, and strong winds during Saturday's match in the west.
- The European Championship debut for Germany might not only be marked by excitement for soccer but also by international attention towards the potential weather challenges, such as the heatwave and the approaching storm "Valesca."
- As the European Football Championship 2024 approaches, Björn Alexander, a meteorologist at ntv-weather, predicts that temperatures will rise, reaching levels as high as 29 degrees Celsius on Monday, but also warns about the risk of severe thunderstorms and even tornadoes in certain areas.
