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Heat wave is coming: Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland are up to 37 degrees!
Rhineland-Palatinate is expecting a heat wave with temperatures of up to 37 degrees. Current weather forecasts and possible impacts on the region.
Heat wave is coming: Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland are up to 37 degrees!
The coming week promises midsummer weather for Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, which could pose a challenge for the people in the region. According to that German Weather Service (DWD) The heat will increase in the next few days as warm Atlantic air and then hot subtropical air move in.
Today the sky is bright blue and the temperatures reach pleasant values between 28 and 32 degrees. At higher altitudes, however, you can be content with a slightly milder 26 degrees. The weather forecast for the next few days is not very promising as temperatures continue to rise and highs of up to 36 degrees could be reached on Tuesday.
Heat records and heat waves
If we look at the heat waves of recent years, especially in Trier, it becomes clear how extremely the temperatures have risen in recent years. The first heat wave was recorded there in 1988, and since then it has become an almost annual occurrence. A heat wave in Trier is defined when the heat index exceeds 26.7 °C or 32.8 °C on five consecutive days. Particularly noteworthy is the longest heat wave on record, which occurred in 2018 with 28 days of sustained heat. Since then, heat waves with a high level of danger have increasingly been observed, which is loud Rhineland-Palatinate has become a serious burden on humans and animals.
The intense heat waves are not only a challenge for physical well-being, but also for overall health. A sharp rise in temperature and increased humidity can cause people to overheat, which can lead to serious health problems, especially in the elderly or those who are already in poor health. The Climate and Health Report highlights the need for heat protection measures to protect the health of the population.
The coming days should not only be used to enjoy the sun, but should also be an incentive to arm yourself against the heat with suitable measures. In view of the warnings and forecasts from the DWD, you should not neglect drinking enough water, retreating to shady spots and shifting physical exertion to the cooler times of the day. Dealing wisely with the summer heat is now required!
Here’s to a healthy and refreshing week!