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Heat wave in Brandenburg: risk of forest fires rises to alert level 4!
Brandenburg expects high temperatures of up to 37 degrees and an increasing risk of forest fires from August 12, 2025. Current weather warnings.
Heat wave in Brandenburg: risk of forest fires rises to alert level 4!
A heat wave is rolling over Brandenburg: Today, August 12, 2025, temperatures will rise to up to 31 degrees, accompanied by lots of sunshine and only a few clouds, like maz-online.de reported. The coming days promise similarly high temperatures, with highs between 31 and 35 degrees on Wednesday and even up to 37 degrees on Thursday. At these values it will be pleasantly warm, but we should also be cautious about the increasing risk of forest fires.
These days are not just for sunbathing. The Brandenburg Ministry of the Environment is sounding the alarm: the forest fire risk has reached level 4 out of 5. Loud swp.de This level is a sign of a high risk of forest fires in many districts. East Germany is particularly affected, where the slightest spark could trigger a catastrophe.
Forest fire danger in sight
The forest fire danger index (WBI) shows that the risk is particularly high in the southwest of Brandenburg, in Barnim and Märkisch-Oderland, while the risk is medium in the remaining seven districts. The meteorological conditions are not only responsible for a dry summer, but also for the ongoing warning from state authorities. These use maps to assess the danger situation from Tuesday to Thursday, which indicate a dangerous situation.
On Wednesday the sun will shine almost everywhere, only in the north and northwest it will be a little more uncomfortable due to cumulus clouds. However, the heat wave not only brings sunshine, but also the increasing risk of storms, according to the German Weather Service (DWD). Particularly in the eastern Bavarian low mountain ranges and the Alps, there is a threat of strong thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, which can further fuel the already tense weather situation.
The people of Brandenburg and visitors to the region must deal with this weather situation carefully in order to survive the heat wave safely and avoid potential forest fires. Maybe it's time to rethink your barbecue plans and look for a shady spot instead, because nature should be particularly protected during this time.