Will Germany's European Championship kickoff be canceled?
Football tournaments have usually meant great weather for the past two decades. But the recent cold and rain have made some question if this will happen again. ntv-weather expert Bjoern Alexander can offer a bit of relief - at least temporarily.
ntv.de: How will the European Football Championship weather be? Summer bliss or rain showers?
Bjoern Alexander: Luckily, summer is finally making a return. While we're not completely out of the woods yet, "Valesca" is on its way with the next low-pressure system, bringing windy to stormy and cloudy conditions until Saturday. After that, it's smooth sailing: warm weather is coming, leading to temperatures rising significantly.
How hot will it get?
Friday will see temperatures ranging from 18 to 23 degrees Celsius, while Saturday will be between 16 and 24 degrees. Sunday will reach summer highs of 18 to 25 or 26 degrees. The North Sea will still be quite windy, with Friday and Saturday being very windy to stormy. Next week will see things heating up more. On Monday, temperatures will be between 20 and 29 degrees, and Tuesday and Wednesday could reach as high as 20 to 31 degrees - possibly even more. The east is where the hottest day of the year could potentially happen.
Sounds great! But isn't there any bad news?
There might be, but only in some areas. The east and southeast are looking promising for Sunday and Monday, with plenty of sun expected. In contrast, the west and north have less favorable conditions. As the heat increases, the chance of thunderstorms increases as well, with the possibility of heavy thunderstorms.
So it won't be a relaxing summer?
It can be, but only in certain areas. The east and southeast are poised for sunny days on Sunday and Monday. However, the west and north are not looking as promising. With the rising heat, the probability of thunderstorms and thunderstorms also increases.
What about Wednesday?
It's expected to be generally windy to stormy and changeable. So even in the east and southeast, heavy thunderstorms are possible. Since there's a lot of uncertainty in this situation, there's also a possibility of strong thunderstorms and even tornadoes. Overall, it's a situation with a high risk potential.
Is there any specific information about the weather for the opening match of the European Football Championship?
The Friday evening is looking promising, with the weather gradually improving. The sky over the Munich stadium should also clear up. For the public viewing in Berlin, it's likely to stay dry later on, despite increased rain risk in the early evening. The west, however, isn't looking good - the weather computers are predicting thunderstorms and thunderstorms, so a rainy alternative might be a good idea.
How hot or cold will the temperatures be?
The teams can expect temperatures around 16 degrees for the match. People who prefer to watch at home should consider a thick shirt or blanket, as average temperatures will be between 13 and 17 degrees.
What's the forecast for night owls this weekend?
We're not quite at freezing temperatures yet. There won't be lows as low as 16 to 9 degrees Celsius on Sunday night. And next week's forecast will be much warmer. With the heat and humidity, everything will start to feel more summery.
Will the summer comeback last longer?
The long-term forecast indicates a lot of potential for a summer paradise compared to the summer fairy tale of the 2006 World Cup. However, the thermometer is currently at record levels - July 2006 had an average temperature of 22 degrees, making it the hottest July since records began. The current long-term forecast rates July 2024 as on average to slightly too warm, with an average rainfall of 80 to 85 liters per square meter and around 230 hours of sunshine. That's more normalcy in these otherwise turbulent times.
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Björn Alexander mentioned that after the storm on Saturday, warm weather is expected to come, leading to temperatures significantly rising, with Friday seeing temperatures ranging from 18 to 23 degrees Celsius. During the European Football Championship 2024, there might be thunderstorms in some areas, especially towards the end of the week, as the heat increases and the probability of thunderstorms also increases.
