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Blazing heat in Baden-Württemberg: there is a risk of up to 39 degrees on Wednesday!
Current heat wave in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald: Up to 39 degrees expected. Health tips and warnings from the DWD.
Blazing heat in Baden-Württemberg: there is a risk of up to 39 degrees on Wednesday!
The heat wave that is currently hitting Germany hard has caused record levels, particularly in the southwest of the country. Loud RND 35.4 degrees were measured on Tuesday in Müllheim in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Rheinfelden and Trier-Zewen are not behind either. Temperatures of 34.8 and 34.3 degrees were recorded here. And the German Weather Service (DWD) warns that the worst is yet to come. Maximum temperatures of around 38 degrees are forecast for Wednesday, and on Thursday it could even drop to 39 degrees.
These extreme temperatures are not alone, they are part of a worrying trend. The DWD reports that heat waves have increased significantly since the 1980s. Studies show that no extreme events occurred in cities like Hamburg before 1994. Since then, the frequency and intensity of heat waves have continued to increase.
Health risks
Heat not only affects the weather, but also human health. Older people, chronically ill people and small children are particularly at risk. Like that Federal Environment Agency notes, high temperatures can have serious health consequences. These include heat cramps, sunstroke or even heat stroke. Mortality increases by 10-15 percent on hot days. Realistic warning signs include circulatory problems, dizziness, headaches and increased heart rate. Here it is important to be prepared.
Climate change is making the situation even worse. A report from RKI points out that the average temperature in Germany has been around 2 °C above pre-industrial levels over the last ten years. Eight of the ten hottest summers since 1881 have occurred in the last 30 years. As a result, existing diseases such as cardiovascular or respiratory diseases are exacerbated.
Tips for cooling down
So what can you do about the heat? The DWD recommends minimizing heat-related risks through appropriate measures. These include, among others:
- Vermeidung direkter Sonneneinstrahlung
- Aufsuche kühler Orte
- Fenster und Türen geschlossen halten
- Ausreichend Flüssigkeit trinken
The forecast assumes that there will be no improvement in sight in the coming period. Temperatures could continue to rise and the population is well advised to remain vigilant and protect themselves from the heat. Ultimately, the signs of the times can no longer be ignored - climate change is bringing about noticeable changes to which we must respond together.