Heat wave rolls over NRW: up to 40 degrees at the start of the week!
Heat wave rolls over NRW: up to 40 degrees at the start of the week!
in North Rhine-Westphalia, July 2025 begins with really hot days. The temperatures could reach up to 40 degrees, as the German Weather Service (DWD) reported. Today, on June 30th, the maximum values are already 33 degrees, but that's just the beginning. For tomorrow's July 1st, the prospect of up to 37 degrees - an official warning of extreme heat has already been published.
on Wednesday, July 2, it could get really hot with temperatures between 35 and 39 degrees, with some regions, especially the Bay of Cologne, on the Lower Rhine and in the Ruhr area await the highest values. Meteorologists point out that these temperatures are suspicious, although the absolutely highest value of 41.2 degrees, measured on July 25, 2019 in Tönisvorst and Duisburg-Baerl, is not yet reached.
heat wave and its consequences
This heat wave not only affects North Rhine-Westphalia. Other federal states such as Hesse, Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate also expect extremely high temperatures up to 40 degrees. There are already heat warnings in many regions, including Lisbon and some cities in Italy. The heat that flows from Spain to Germany is classified by authorities as a healthy health.
The health risks should not be underestimated. According to the Robert Koch-Institut are above all older people, pregnant women and people with chronic Pre -illness at risk. Experts recommend drinking a lot of water on hot days, avoiding the sun and keeping interiors cool.
preparations and recommendations
In view of the ongoing heat, it is advisable to prepare well for the coming days in advance. The meteorologists recommend moving sporting activities to the cooler morning or evening hours. Especially in the hottest hours between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. you should avoid the sun's rays if possible.In the next few days, a slight recovery will be expected, but only towards the end of the week. On Thursday, July 3, the temperatures can fall by up to 10 degrees, with a maximum value of 25 to 27 degrees. Before that, heating streak is possible from Wednesday evening, while on Thursdays there can be shower -like rains.
This heat wave, which lasts over half a week, is rather rare in Germany and requires reasonable heat management, which brings together different ministries and institutions. The German Weather Service and health authorities are working intensively to inform the population and to draw attention to the health risks.
It seems that we have a hot time. Stay hydrated and be careful when the temperatures exceed the 30-degree mark!
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