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Heat warning for Coesfeld: Elderly people in danger!
A heat warning was issued in Coesfeld for August 13, 2025. Special caution recommended for vulnerable groups.
Heat warning for Coesfeld: Elderly people in danger!
The summer heat is just around the corner! Next Wednesday, August 13, 2025, an official weather warning for the Coesfeld district in North Rhine-Westphalia will come into force. The German Weather Service (DWD) has forecast strong heat stress for this day between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., which could pose challenges, especially for older people and people in need of care. This warning was already issued on August 12th at 09:21 am, as news.de reported.
The current weather data from Coesfeld shows a temperature of 22°C on August 12th, which will rise to up to 33°C by the afternoon. While the humidity is at 63%, a light wind of around 11-15 km/h ensures some cooling, but it is still recommended to protect particularly sensitive groups of people. Heat can be viewed as a serious health threat, which is why responsible management of heat exposure is of the utmost importance, informed heatwarnings.de.
Health aspects of heat
Vulnerable groups such as older people, pregnant women, children and people with chronic illnesses are particularly at risk. The health effects can be far-reaching, from heat strokes to serious health problems. According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), heat is expected to increase in the coming decades due to climate change, underscoring the need for effective heat protection. There is more information about this on the RKI website rki.de.
Given these prevailing conditions, experts advise avoiding heat. This includes simple but effective measures such as drinking enough water, keeping the interior cool and minimizing exposure to the blazing sun. The German Weather Service points out that the heat warnings take both day and night temperatures into account and that even without official warnings, health problems can occur, especially for sensitive people.
Prevention and precaution
Keep a cool head and be prepared is the motto for the coming days. It is recommended that you find out about the expected weather conditions and their health effects in good time. The cooperation between authorities, ministries and institutions is crucial in order to implement effective prevention measures.
Monitoring heat stress and providing reliable information should not be underestimated. This is the only way to ensure that these extreme weather events are dealt with correctly in the interests of the health of all citizens.