Extreme weather warning: Heat wave and tornados bring chaos to Germany!

Extreme weather warning: Heat wave and tornados bring chaos to Germany!

This day, May 28, 2025, a weather alarm was issued in Germany. A cold front moves from the west and brings dark clouds, striking thunderstorms as well as stormy gusts, hail and heavy rain. It is expected that the weather situation will remain extremely unstable in the coming days. Special caution is the order of the day because the likelihood of tornados is increased due to wind shear and atmospheric instability. This reports Mercury .

In many parts of Germany, citizens must expect strong thunderstorms on the evening of May 27th. These can form super cells that can bring dangerous thunderstorms. Schauers and thunderstorms are to be expected on Wednesday afternoon. The north and the northeast in particular are marked as risk areas on the weather map. HNA also reports tornado warnings for this day.

With the approaching month of the month from May to June, Germany is facing a heat wave. From this Saturday, May 31, maximum temperatures between 30 and 33 degrees can be expected in many regions, especially in the southwest and west of the country. But the joy of the summer weather could be clouded by the preceding weather extreme, since the first warming streak should arrive on Sunday afternoon. The perceived temperatures could even rise above 30 degrees. HNA runs.

The meteorological models such as the GFS model (NOAA) and the ICON model (Germany) confirm the upcoming heat wave. This weather conditions, characterized by warm-warm air from southern directions, leads to an increased risk of storms, which increases in particular in the afternoon and evening. For the Pentecost weekend, which takes place from June 7th to 9th, summer temperatures, but also shower and thunderstorms are forecast. It is advisable to plan outdoor activities early on and to consider the weather warnings.

extreme weather in the context of global warming

In the current discussion about weather extremes in Germany, climate change plays a central role. According to an analysis of the German Weather Service there is a significant increase in heat waves, while strict frost be removed. Scientific studies show that extreme weather events are influenced by global warming and that the likelihood of new temperature records increases.

Although the overall temperatures rise, the natural variability has not disappeared. This means that there can still be cold winter and cool summer, but with less likely likely. This development requires careful observation of the weather conditions to warn and protect the population.