Suche
Mein Konto
Bavaria in the heat: thunderstorms, storms and up to 39 degrees expected!
Bavaria's Oberallgäu is affected by extreme heat and thundery weather. Authorities warn of storms and high temperatures.
Bavaria in the heat: thunderstorms, storms and up to 39 degrees expected!
Bavaria has the heat firmly under control! The first days of July 2025 will bring temperatures that will drop just below 40 degrees. The Hoch Bettina ensures stable summer weather, but a change is imminent. Loud Mercury Subtropical air will flow into Bavaria on Tuesday, July 1st, causing the weather situation to become unstable.
On Tuesday, the German Weather Service (DWD) expects thunderstorms that will initially occur in Württemberg and then move to the west. The forecast shows the focus of thunderstorm activity in Middle Franconia, where people are warned to pay particular attention to the sudden changes in the weather.
Weather forecast for Bavaria
The temperatures vary greatly: up to 37 degrees are expected in Lower Franconia, while south of the Danube it still remains bearable, with values of 31 to 34 degrees. In the afternoon, thunderstorms with heavy rain and squalls cannot be ruled out in many regions. BR points out that the weather situation is particularly dangerous because the soil is extremely damaged by the drought, which significantly increases the risk of forest fires.
Despite the heat, the DWD is not only warning of thunderstorms, but has also issued an official heat warning for the entire western half of Bavaria. From Bad Kissingen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, people should prepare for the heat. There have already been strong thunderstorms in the last few days, especially in the Oberallgäu district, which, according to the forecast, will become more frequent in the coming days.
The challenges of climate change
The weather in Germany, and especially in Bavaria, is subject to strong fluctuations. The current weather situation is not just a short-term phenomenon, but is related to ongoing climate change. According to ARD Alpha The temperature in Germany has increased by an average of 1.7 degrees Celsius since 1881. This is leading to an increase in dangerous hot days and intense weather events.
The forecasts show that the number of dangerous hot days in temperate latitudes will increase sharply by 2050. The researchers warn that extreme weather events, such as thunderstorms and heavy rain, are increasingly caused by climate change. In fact, studies show that around 70% of the extreme weather events examined were promoted by climate change.
The coming days will not only surprise us with sweltering heat, but also with an increased risk of thunderstorms and storms. Whether in the beer garden or at the swimming lake - remember to protect yourself well and keep an eye on developments!