Heat wave rolls over Hesse: up to 40 degrees and no cooling in sight!
Heat wave rolls over Hesse: up to 40 degrees and no cooling in sight!
Offenbach, Deutschland - In Hesse, a hot weather phenomenon is brewed, which will surely ensure conversation. According to the latest reports from fr.de , the heat wave will provide high temperatures and radiant sunshine by the end of the week. The German Weather Service (DWD) forecast maximum values between 25 and 29 degrees for Tuesday, June 17th. During Wednesday the highlight of this heat wave, up to 31 degrees in the Rhine-Main area.
The capsoles of weather are also evident by the fact that there is no rain in sight. This ensures ideal conditions for all 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 the current development.
sweaty prospects for the next few days
Thursday then brings a slight cooling, but in the southwest of Hesse, maximum values of up to 28 degrees are still expected, while it remains cool in the rest of the state between 22 and 25 degrees. But the temperature will increase again on Friday: with values between 24 and 28 degrees, so also reports Tageschau.de .
From Sunday it could be really crisp: the temperatures in Central Europe could head to up to 40 degrees. This heralds a phase in which the heat wave spreads from southwestern Europe to Germany and is expected to have massive effects.
health risks and recommendations
With this heat, it is no wonder that health experts raise the alarm. It is recommended to avoid direct sunlight and close the roller shutters. In addition, it should be ventilated regularly, but only early in the morning, late in the evening or at night. Sufficient fluid is a must, and sunscreen and headgear are now a mandatory equipment for many with every step outside. Despite the many sunshine, a drought in the underbody remains a problem: While the upper layers are well moistened, the deeper layer of soil remains dry.
The weather forecast is supported by various modern models. The GFS model of the US-weather service NOAA or the high-resolution ICON model of the DWD are among the leading tools in order to predict the weather development in detail. The ECMWF model is also considered one of the most precise worldwide and should not be missing in any weather forecast, such as DetailsOrt Offenbach, Deutschland Quellen