Heat wave is rolling in: 38 degrees are hitting Hesse!

Heat wave is rolling in: 38 degrees are hitting Hesse!

The second big heat wave of the year is just around the corner and will bring a lot of heat to Hesse. As the German Weather Service (DWD) explains in its current forecast, Offenbach, Hanau and the surrounding regions are particularly badly affected. From next Wednesday, August 13th, maximum temperatures of up to 38 degrees are expected, while Tuesday will already have 34 degrees, and in southern Hesse even up to 36 degrees. The nights are anything but relaxing, as the temperatures don't drop below 18 degrees. op online reports that the heat warning applies on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., although short-term changes cannot be ruled out.

A particular focus is on large cities, where temperatures only drop to 20 degrees or more at night. Anyone looking for a good night's sleep on these hot nights may have difficulty. t online emphasizes that the heat wave is not only limited to Offenbach and Hanau, but also focuses on Frankfurt and southern Hesse.

Heat wave with thunderstorms

However, thunderstorms could not make midsummer last. While temperatures between 34 and 38 degrees are forecast on Thursday, August 14th, thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail could develop locally in the low mountain ranges. How hessenschau informed, there is also the possibility of isolated showers and thunderstorms in the mountains on Friday, with the heat remaining at up to 35 degrees.

Meteorologists have identified Hoch “Julia”, which brings warm air masses from Spain and France to Hesse. The past few weeks have also been unusually warm, which further exacerbates the situation. Record temperatures of up to 39 degrees occurred in July. This could now lead to a risk of forest fires, and the danger index in the Rhine-Main area could rise to the highest level, level 5.

Be careful when planning

It is recommended to avoid the hot hours of the day and to drink enough fluids. When it comes to temperatures, it is also recommended to take a look at possible heat damage, as the river levels are already quite low due to the drought in Hesse. The water outflow from the Edersee could also reduce further in the coming days. So August promises to be hot and humid and remains in peak summer mode, with temperatures around 30 degrees even into the weekend.

It is therefore advisable to prepare well for the coming days and not to underestimate the heat!