Heat wave over Brandenburg: temperatures rise to up to 36 degrees!

Heat wave over Brandenburg: temperatures rise to up to 36 degrees!

The temperatures in Brandenburg and Berlin will reach record highs in the coming days. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, locals can look forward to a sunny day with maximum temperatures between 28 and 31 degrees Uckermark courier reported. The German Weather Service (DWD) is preparing the population for a significant heat wave, which is being promoted by an Azores high called Julia. This means that friendly and dry summer weather awaits us, but there is also a lot of room for clouds, especially in the north and center of Brandenburg.

Nights that normally provide rest could become rather restless during this time. By Wednesday the temperatures are expected to climb up to 35 degrees, while the nights will remain comparatively mild with minimum temperatures between 13 and 17 degrees. However, this is not without risk: weather experts warn of increased heat and ozone pollution. From Friday onwards, the humidity could increase further, which could also bring thunderstorms, as further reports from rbb24 show.

The dangers of heat

The heat wave that is spreading across Berlin and Brandenburg is not without serious consequences. Temperatures of up to 36 degrees could be reached as early as Wednesday and Thursday. As a result, the risk of forest fires in Brandenburg rises to warning level 4; In the northeast and Elbe-Elster the warning level is even at 3. Experts from the forest authorities warn urgently: The rainfall deficit in the spring is far from being compensated for, which has caused the drought to suffer considerably. Sees in it WDR a new alarm signal.

The health risks are exacerbated by prolonged heat stress. In 2023, the Robert Koch Institute estimated that about 3,000 people died due to extreme temperatures in the previous two years, a number equivalent to the number of fatal traffic accidents. Older people, children, the sick and the homeless are particularly at risk.

Preparing for the future

But what can we do to adapt to these changing climatic conditions? The discussion about heat protection plans is gaining momentum, but many municipalities lack financial resources and personnel for implementation. While the need to limit global warming is clearly communicated by experts such as climate and environmental journalist Ann-Kathrin Büüsker, climate protection often falls by the wayside in the new federal government and the EU.

A good hand in planning measures can be crucial here. This is the only way to help the population better prepare for future heat situations and master the challenges of climate change.

So stay well hydrated, plan your activities for the cooler mornings and take the experts' warnings seriously - it could be a hot week!