Heat warning: extreme values ​​up to 36 ° C and storms threaten in June!

Heat warning: extreme values ​​up to 36 ° C and storms threaten in June!

The upcoming weather conditions for Germany in the summer of 2025 announce a dramatic change. Meteorologists predict that a striking increase in temperatures can be expected from June 1st. The maximum values ​​could reach up to 36 degrees. Weather expert Kathy Schrey warned of an early heat wave and a potential storm risk. This could mean that temperatures above 30 degrees are possible at the beginning of the month, which indicates a heat week in the first week of June.

nights could be tropical, with temperatures above 20 degrees, which is considered physical stress, especially for older people, children and people with cardiovascular problems. It is also expected that moist, humid air builds up and additional health risks. The signs of a possible "tropens summer" are increasing, with strong thunderstorms, gusts of wind and heavy rain, especially in the afternoon and evening. Combination rooms and low mountain ranges are particularly at risk, which requires a close -meshed observation of the weather. This is reported by the op-online .

increase in extreme weather events

The situation in Germany is in the context of global tightening of the weather conditions. Heat records have been reported in the northern hemisphere in the past few weeks. In North America there were temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius and in southern Europe up to 46 degrees were registered in Italy. These heat waves usually last several days and have a significant impact on health and environment. 2022 has been the sunniest and warmest year in Germany since the beginning of the records, with more than 17 days over 30 degrees.

climate change has led to the temperature in Germany has increased by 1.7 degrees since 1881, faster than the worldwide average. This warming affects the frequency of extreme weather events. Heavy rain and drought are examples that have increased in recent years. The drought times that led to emergency stands not only in Germany, but also in countries such as Italy and France, are particularly worrying due to lack of drinking water. As the bpb are a serious danger that led in Germany in Germany.

effects on society

Especially vulnerable groups such as older people, pregnant women and people with previous illnesses are severely affected by these extreme weather conditions. The Federal Minister of Health has therefore proposed a national heat protection plan in order to meet these challenges appropriately. Despite the urgency, heat protection plans in Germany are still little implemented. In addition, a national water strategy was adopted in March 2023 to improve water management and to meet the challenges of climate change.

The predictions of the German Weather Service (DWD) show that the probability of storms and heat waves will continue to increase. The past few years have made it clear that the interactions between climate change and extreme weather events are becoming increasingly complex. A trend that has reinforced is the increase in heavy rain events that affected many regions between 2001 and 2019, and that increase particularly in mountain regions of Germany. This illustrates the need for increased research efforts and preventive measures to effectively counter the challenge of climate change, such as the ARD alpha reported.