Heat wave in North Rhine -Westphalia: Temperatures rise to a record -breaking 40 degrees!

Heat wave in North Rhine -Westphalia: Temperatures rise to a record -breaking 40 degrees!

The first week of July in North Rhine-Westphalia has it all: heat up to 40 degrees is expected, and this right at the beginning of the month. The German Weather Service (DWD) has warned of extreme warmth and predicted temperatures of up to 37 degrees for today. These values ​​apply especially to the cities of Aachen and Heinsberg. Wednesday, July 2, could even be the hottest day of the week, with maximum values ​​between 35 and 39 degrees, also aims at the 40-degree mark, especially in the Bay of Cologne, on the Lower Rhine and in the Ruhr area. According to Nikla's wise, a meteorologist of the DWD, the temperatures for this period are record-breaking, but no absolute temperature record is expected, which is currently at 41.2 degrees, measured on July 25, 2019 in Tönisvorst and Duisburg-Baerl ( Wa.de ).

What is a hot summer? Right, the right precautions! The meteorologists warn in particular of the strong thermal load, which will be particularly noticeable in the Rhineland, especially in cities such as Cologne and Düsseldorf. At temperatures between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., the maximum values ​​can be expected when it is better to avoid being outside for a long time. Ideally, sporting activities should be moved to the cooler morning hours. Jogging or cycling is more recommended between midnight and noon ( wdr.de ).

tips for cooling

How do you deal with such extreme heat? The DWD gives numerous recommendations to cool off. Drinking: About 2.5 to 3 liters per day. Mineral water and diluted juices are ideal, while sugar -rich lemonades and ice -cold drinks and alcohol should be avoided. Especially older people, chronically ill and pregnant women should pay attention to their fluid intake, since the risk of heat damage from 25 degrees increases around five times ( Tagesschau.de ).

But not only drinking is crucial: light, well -digested food such as fruits, vegetables and low -fat dairy products are now in demand. Salt should also not be missing to compensate for sodium losses by sweating. If you want to have it really cool, you can use wet towels in the neck or climb into cooling baths. Rooms should be ventilated in the morning and in the evening, while it is better to keep the windows closed during the day ( Tagesschau.de ).

This heat wave is not fun. Heat wates are also possible from Wednesday evening, and from Thursday a welcome cooling of about 10 degrees will be expected when the temperatures fall to 25 to 27 degrees. A shower -like rain then causes a little refreshment. To be prepared is the be -all and end -all these days.