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Heat wave is rolling over Hesse: up to 40 degrees and no cooling in sight!
Hesse is expecting a heat wave with temperatures of up to 40 degrees. Ideal for leisure activities, but prepare yourself!
Heat wave is rolling over Hesse: up to 40 degrees and no cooling in sight!
A hot weather phenomenon is brewing in Hesse that will certainly be a topic of conversation. According to the latest reports from fr.de The heat wave will bring high temperatures and bright sunshine until the end of the week. The German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts highs between 25 and 29 degrees for Tuesday, June 17th. While Wednesday is supposed to be the peak of this heat wave, with up to 31 degrees in the Rhine-Main area.
The capricious weather is also reflected in the fact that there is no rain in sight. This ensures ideal conditions for those who want to spend their free time outdoors. The DWD defines a heat wave as temperatures above 28 degrees on three consecutive days, and this threshold is easily exceeded with current developments.
Sweaty prospects for the next few days
Thursday will bring a slight cooling down, but highs of up to 28 degrees are still expected in the southwest of Hesse, while it will remain cool between 22 and 25 degrees in the rest of the state. But the temperature will rise again on Friday: with values between 24 and 28 degrees, it is also reported tagesschau.de.
From Sunday things could get really tough: temperatures in Central Europe could reach up to 40 degrees. This heralds a phase in which the heat wave will spread from southwestern Europe to Germany and is expected to have massive impacts.
Health risks and recommendations
With this heat, it's no wonder health experts are sounding the alarm. It is recommended to avoid direct sunlight and close the roller shutters. You should also ventilate regularly, but only early in the morning, late in the evening or at night. Sufficient fluids are a must, and sunscreen and hats are now mandatory for many every time they step outside. Despite all the sunshine, drought in the subsoil remains a problem: while the upper layers are well moistened, the deeper soil layer remains dry.
The weather forecast is supported by various modern models. The GFS model from the US weather service NOAA and the high-resolution ICON model from the DWD are among the leading tools for predicting weather developments in detail. The ECMWF model is also considered one of the most precise in the world and should not be missing from any weather forecast t-online.de shows.
It therefore remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming days. One thing is certain, however: If you love the sun, you can now look forward to a very special phase - with all caution and a cool drink in your hand!