Heat warning in Saxony-Anhalt: 36 degrees and thunderstorm threaten!

Heat warning in Saxony-Anhalt: 36 degrees and thunderstorm threaten!

This Sunday brings hot mainland air to Saxony-Anhalt temperatures of up to 36 degrees. The German Weather Service (DWD) urgently warns of Hit. This warning applies today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., while the UV warning is already noticeable from 10:30 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m., especially in the Harz and Mansfeld-Südharz district.

Even if the sun shines from the sky, the DWD often reminds that the clear line between the sun and protecting itself from overheating is often blurred. On hot days like today, it is best to stay in the shade and consume numerous liquids. Older people, small children and people with chronic diseases who are quickly overwhelmed in extreme heat are particularly at risk.

tips for avoiding heat damage

The DWD has set up some basic rules that have proven themselves to better survive the heat:

• Avoid the direct sun and avoid physical activities in the hottest time of the day.
• keep your body cool by consuming enough liquid and electrolytes and wearing light, airy clothing.
• make your apartment cool by ventilating regularly and keeping direct sunlight away.

If you feel unusual health problems such as headache or circulatory complaints, you should not hesitate and see a doctor immediately. The Federal Ministry of Health points out that it is crucial to take these warnings seriously and, if necessary, to help third parties if you are unable to recognize the dangers yourself.

be prepared for the storms!

on Monday night, however, it could be uncomfortable. The DWD expects thunderstorms that could go hand in hand with heavy rain, gusts of wind and hail. Affected regions should adapt to local storms before an upcoming cooling is expected on Monday. The beginning of the new week is heralded with a very cloudy sky and local showers, whereby the temperatures are likely to be 25 to 28 degrees.

In order to be optimally prepared for extreme weather conditions, more and more cities and municipalities are relying on heat action plans that aim for better preparation of the population. Specific recommendations for action were created that are tailored to municipal conditions. These plans take into account new concepts of urban design as well as information for the citizens of how they can best behave.

For further information on the heat warning and behavioral recommendations, it is worth taking a look at the pages of the German Weather Service and Federal Ministry of Health .