The German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst) expects temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius starting Wednesday in North Rhine-Westphalia. The agency forecasts that maximum temperatures in the state could reach up to 38 degrees Celsius by Friday.
In Rhineland-Palatinate and the Saarland, temperatures are expected to range between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, with up to 31 degrees in the south. The weather in these regions remains sunny and dry, with no rain expected.
Maximum temperatures in Rhineland-Palatinate and the Saarland are projected to rise to between 31 and 34 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with slightly cooler conditions of 27 to 31 degrees in mountainous areas. By Thursday, highs of 32 to 37 degrees Celsius are expected, increasing to 35 to 38 degrees Celsius on Friday.
Hesse is also bracing for high temperatures, with the German Weather Service expecting up to 38 degrees Celsius on Friday. Rain is not expected in the state during this period.
In Bavaria, temperatures are forecast to reach up to 36 degrees Celsius by the end of the week. Meanwhile, the coming days will be characterized by sunshine and high temperatures in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia.
Rain is unlikely in Berlin and Brandenburg. Unverified forecasts suggest that in North Rhine-Westphalia, maximum temperatures on Wednesday could range from 27 degrees in East Westphalia to 33 degrees along the Rhine, with the weather remaining sunny and dry.
Unverified data indicates that maximum temperatures in North Rhine-Westphalia could reach 31 to 34 degrees Celsius on Thursday, with up to 36 degrees possible along the Rhine. Prior to Wednesday, temperatures in the state were expected to range between 23 degrees in the north and 27 degrees in the south, with a maximum of 20 degrees Celsius in the Hochsauerland region.
The heatwave occurs as Europe suffers from drought and heat. This drought threatens the economy in Germany. This drought threatens the economy in England.
