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Changeable weather in Berlin: Led by thunderstorms and rain!
On the weekend, July 11th to 13th, 2025, the DWD expects changeable weather with rain and thunderstorms in Elbe-Elster.
Changeable weather in Berlin: Led by thunderstorms and rain!
The weather at the weekend in the region is characterized by changeability. According to the latest forecasts from the German Weather Service (DWD), temperatures between 23 and 25 degrees are forecast for Friday, although there may be showers, thunderstorms and heavy rain in the evening. At night the temperature will drop to a bearable 14 to 16 degrees. But that's not enough! On Saturday the sky will be cloudy, temperatures will only be between 20 and 22 degrees, and rain and thunderstorms are also in the forecast. For Sunday, Cologne residents can expect temperatures to rise to up to 24 degrees, although the weather will remain unstable. stern.de reports that recovery from storm damage is expected after the weekend.
But while the temperatures still sound quite pleasant, there is also one concern that should not go unnoticed: the risk of forest fires. This will be reduced to the lowest level throughout Brandenburg on Saturday. In the Elbe-Elster and Prignitz districts, however, the danger level was still medium on Friday. The Brandenburg Ministry of the Environment dominates the warnings and gives the forest fire danger index in five levels. wetterfähren.de emphasizes that the assessment of the risk of forest fires is based on several factors, including air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and the rate of precipitation.
The importance of the forest fire danger index
The DWD's forest fire danger index (WBI) serves as an important guide for state authorities. It describes the meteorological potential for forest fires and provides information about the risk in five levels: from very low danger (level 1) to very high risk (level 5). The situation is particularly explosive in Brandenburg, as the region has one of the highest forest fire risks in Germany. The main reason for this is the sandy soils and pine forests, which are particularly vulnerable due to low rainfall, as the DWD explains. dwd.de provides detailed information on the forest fire danger index and the associated warnings.
With a good hand, the authorities can react to changing weather conditions and warn farmers and forest visitors accordingly. Anyone who thinks that only hot summer days promote forest fires is wrong. Humid but warm weather combined with windy conditions can also ignite fires. The WBI is updated daily around 5:00 UTC, meaning people always have the latest information about the hazard at their fingertips.
We're excited about the coming days. Despite the threatening weather, many people will use the beautiful summer weekend to enjoy nature - whether with a trip to the forest or a picnic in the park. We can only hope that the weather cooperates and the risk of forest fires remains low!