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WEATHER

Sunny, warm weather to continue for the week ahead

Have your sun cream at the ready, as sunny, warm weather is predicted for the week ahead.

Published: 22 May 2017 14:50 CEST
Sunny, warm weather to continue for the week ahead
The sun shone in Hamburg on the Outer Alster lake, May 21st. Photo: DPA

Though the weekend saw a slight dip in temperatures, they are to rise again this week as Germany enjoys sunny skies once more, as the run-up to June sees temperatures scraping into the low 30s. 

According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the rest of Monday will be sunny and dry, though cloudy in places. Temperatures will lie between 20C and 26C, closer to 18C in mountainous areas.

Predictions for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Photo: DWD

Tuesday will be overcast in the west and north with the possibility of rain. It will remain dry in the east and south. Temperatures will rise slightly to lie between 22C and 28C, or 20C near the sea and in mountainous regions.

On Wednesday it will be cloudy in north and east, as well as in the Alps. Peak temperatures will be between 17C and 23C, but up to 25C in the southwest.

It will remain overcast in north and east on Thursday, though temperatures will warm slightly to between 18C  and 23C, with the southwest enjoying highs of around 25C-27C.

One woman enjoys the clear sky, blossoming field and sea view in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein. 

Cloud will hit the east and southeast on Friday. It will be cheerful and dry everywhere else though, with pleasant temperatures of  20C-28C. 

The DWD predicts a pleasant weekend, though alpine regions may experience rain on Sunday afternoon. On Saturday temperatures are expected to rise over 25C, with the southwest hitting highs of 30C.  Sunday will see highs between 25C and 31C. 

Below: Even beer required sun protection in Munich over the weekend. 

WEATHER

More rain forecast as storms hit western Germany

Severe storms and heavy rain affected parts of Germany on Thursday, creating disruptions. More rain is forecast on Friday but weather warnings have been lifted.

Published: 3 May 2024 09:53 CEST
More rain forecast as storms hit western Germany

Major storms hit western Germany on Thursday, causing travel disruption and flooding. 

In parts of Baden-Württemberg, streets were flooded and rivers swelled. Bisingen, southwest of Tübingen, was particularly hard hit, with cellars and streets plunged under water.

Police said there was also traffic disruption. In Baden-Württemberg’s state capital Stuttgart, severe storms and lightning caused issues and some roads were closed.

A lightning strike in the Sigmaringen area resulted in a broken signal box on the railway line. According to Deutsche Bahn, no train journeys were possible in the region in the early evening with several delays and cancellations.

Other states were also affected.

There were around 300 relief operations in the Ahrweiler district in Rhineland-Palatinate, which was hit by the 2021 deadly flood disaster.

Police said no-on was injured, although basements and streets were flooded. The water levels of the Ahr were being closely monitored.

Emergency services in Bisingen on Thursday.

Emergency services in Bisingen on Thursday. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Silas Stein

In Trier, too, streets were flooded after heavy rain and there were hailstorms. The Koblenz police headquarters reported fallen trees. Significant property damage due to full cellars and flooded streets was also reported in some areas. 

Heavy showers also fell in Hesse, accompanied by thunder storms. In Frankfurt, according to the fire department, the heavy rain caused water to enter the Bethanien Hospital and even reach the intensive care unit of the clinic.

“We were able to contain the damage relatively quickly and prevent it from spreading,” said fire department spokesman Thorben Schemmel, adding that no patients were affected.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the Eifel region was particularly affected, with reports of flooded streets after heavy rain and hailstorms.

North Rhine-Westphalia also saw storms late in the afternoon on Thursday. 

The German Weather Service (DWD) said it expected some heavy rain and hail in parts of the country on Friday – particularly in the west – and at the weekend but warnings of severe weather have been lifted. 

The DWD said there could still be one or two strong thunderstorms in the northeast on Friday. However, it will be a significantly quieter day compared to Thursday. Temperatures of up to 25C can be expected.

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