Heat wave meets NRW: thunderstorms and storms endanger the weekend!

Heat wave meets NRW: thunderstorms and storms endanger the weekend!

Parchim, Deutschland - A hot weekend is imminent! The German Weather Service (DWD) predicts the first short heat wave of the year, with temperatures of up to 34 degrees. However, experts are already warning that not only the heat, but also violent thunderstorms will shape the weather. According to Wa.de will be predominantly sunny on Friday, with maximum values ​​between 29 and 33 degrees. But on Saturday afternoon the first thunderstorms, some of which can go hand in hand with heavy rain, hail and gusts of wind.

For the hottest days, we expect temperatures that can reach up to 35 degrees in the western half of Germany with increasing humidity, as can be seen from a report by Zeit.de . The warnings at the DWD are aimed specifically at the time from Friday to Sunday, when strong thunderstorms can occur throughout Germany. Especially in the Ruhr area, tropical nights with barely cooling temperatures can be expected.

The dangers of the heat wave

The possible consequences of this heat wave should not be underestimated. According to the DWD, there are violent thunderstorms on Saturday, which could sink across the region with up to 40 liters of rain per square meter. In some cities there is even the risk of storms, which is a challenge for many residents. On Sunday, other strong showers and thunderstorms can shape the weather in the southeastern half of Germany, while in the northwest and west the rain should let go.

The current weather conditions are also a clear sign that many German cities are difficult to prepare for such heat waves. This emerges from an investigation into German environmental aid, which determines that in cities such as Mannheim, Ludwigshafen and Worms, a high proportion of the population lives in highly stressed areas. Deutschlandfunk reports that many important greening is not increased in these cities and the quality of life of the residents is at risk.

green areas as a lifeguard

In North Rhine-Westphalia it looks a little better. Cities like Hattingen, Gummersbach and Witten perform positively because they have more green areas and have less sealed areas. Trees and green plants are not only pleasant for the eye, they can significantly lower the temperature in their area. Experts therefore urgently recommend measures such as the removal of areas and the greening of facades to transform the cities into green oases and better prepare for extreme temperatures.

Finally, it can be said that in the coming days, both high temperatures and weather -related challenges will come to us. On Sunday, after the heat wave, the temperatures drop again to a pleasant 22 to 26 degrees, which brings at least a small balance. But until then it means to be careful and prepare adequately.