'Sauna temperatures': How hot will it get in Germany this week?
Extreme heat is expected at the end of this week, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia and the southwest. Here's a look at the weather in Germany, from the eclipse on Wednesday evening through to the weekend.
Extreme heat is on its way to Germany this week, particularly in North Rhine-Westphalia and the southwest. The German Weather Service predicts temperatures to soar up to 39°C by Friday. This heat wave marks the fifth occurrence so far this summer, exacerbated by human-induced climate change and El Niño patterns.
In the night leading up to Wednesday, stargazers will have clear skies for the Perseid meteor shower, with optimal viewing conditions expected. Nevertheless, temperatures will still hover between 20-26°C in the north and 26-35°C elsewhere, with the warmest spots in the southwest. As the temperatures climb, the weather service warns that sauna-like conditions could develop.
By Thursday, true sauna-like temperatures of up to 37°C are anticipated, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia and the southwest. In Berlin and the northern coasts, temperatures will be marginally lower, hovering around 27°C. Nighttime temperatures will also be significantly higher than usual, with Berlin expecting lows of 15°C and south-eastern Bavaria around 10°C.
Friday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, with temperatures between 29-39°C, though the northern coasts will remain slightly cooler. Scattered thunderstorms are also predicted for the latter half of the week, potentially bringing heavy rain and hail in some areas.
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