Summer in NRW: up to 30 degrees and thunderstorm warning on Friday!

Summer in NRW: up to 30 degrees and thunderstorm warning on Friday!

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland - For a few days, the weather forecast for North Rhine-Westphalia has been showing a clear trend towards summer weather. According to Ruhr24 , the temperatures have risen to almost 30 degrees. From June 11th values ​​over 20 degrees will be expected before the 30-degree limit is reached on June 12th. This weather change is accompanied by increasing sunlight while the rain withdraws from the region.

In the coming days, however, the thunderstorm will increase. On Thursday evening, June 12th, the first thunderstorms and showers are particularly possible in the mountains, but are very likely. Friday, June 13, where the German Weather Service (DWD) warned of possible storms by increased probability of thunderstorms. A tragic memory of the dangers of thunderstorms is a lightning strike that cost life during Pentecost.

heat and health risks

The rising temperatures not only bring summer flair with them, but also serious health risks. The heat warning system ( hitzwarnssystem.de ) makes it clear that heat letters on some days are a serious danger. The DWD spends heat warnings for days on which heat carries health risks based on various criteria that take into account both daily and night temperatures.

prevention measures and outlook

It is important for health that good monitoring and reliable information are provided. The RKI works closely with various ministries, authorities and facilities to ensure effective heat protection. The heat trend shows the development of the heat load for up to five days, whereby the forecasts could be less detailed with increasing uncertainty.

After the weekend comes closer on June 14th and 15th, there are still a few shower and thunderstorms to be expected, but the weather conditions could calm down from the northwest. Despite this weather calming, the temperatures will remain summer, albeit slightly declining.