Heat alarm: Thunderstorm chaos threatens in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland!

Heat alarm: Thunderstorm chaos threatens in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland!

The summer heat wave that has us firmly in its grip these days appears to be heading towards its peak in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland this weekend. Loud n-tv Temperatures of up to 35 degrees are expected, but that's only one side of the coin. The other shows that the German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of storms with heavy rain and hail that could arrive around Saturday afternoon.

From the early afternoon on Saturday, reliably interrupted by beautiful, sunny hours, people have to prepare for strong thunderstorms. The forecasts speak of violent gusts of wind that can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h, as well as heavy rain with up to 25 liters per square meter in a short period of time. In extreme cases, local storms could even bring up to 40 liters of heavy rain. Hobby gardeners and homeowners should keep an eye on their gardens and homes - hail with a diameter of up to 2 cm could also be threatened, and in the worst scenarios possibly gusts of up to 100 km/h.

Heat wave hits strong thunderstorms

Friday, June 13th, was already sweltering in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, reaching temperatures of 30 to 34 degrees, while a slightly cooler 28 degrees was measured at higher altitudes. The weather situation was favored by a high pressure influence, which also ensured the previous Thursday, when temperatures were between 27 and 31 degrees ( SWP ).

However, this summer weather has its pitfalls. The forecasts show that the thunderstorms will subside on Sunday morning, but there may be repeated showers and strong thunderstorms on Sunday itself. It is expected to cool down to highs of between 24 and 29 degrees, and around 22 degrees in the mountains. In this context, the water levels in the affected regions should be kept an eye on, as an increase cannot be ruled out, especially in Saarland. This is a fact that meteorologists are keen to draw attention to ( n-tv ).

Global warming and weather extremes

The increasing extreme weather events are not just a short-term phenomenon. DWD experts point out that global warming is having a noticeable impact on our daily weather conditions. Loud DWD There are already not only temperatures that are frequently rising above 30 degrees, but also an increase in heavy rain events that affect precipitation.

In Germany, more and more extreme weather events are expected in the long term, combined with potential new temperature records. The connections between climate change and weather extremes cannot be ignored: events such as floods, which have plagued Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia in the past, can be exacerbated by these developments. We should always keep this in mind.

In these turbulent times, it is important to be well prepared - whether you are enjoying the heat or preparing for the impending storms. Stay informed about the weather conditions to get through the weekend safely!