Thunderstorm chaos and heat records: Bavaria expects extreme weather!
Thunderstorm chaos and heat records: Bavaria expects extreme weather!
A hot weekend is imminent Bavaria: the German Weather Service (DWD) expects temperatures of up to 32 degrees Celsius. The eastern regions in particular have to adapt to the highest values. But the summer sultry also brings thick storm clouds with it. From the west, showers and even strong thunderstorms are on the move, which could quickly turn the heat in danger. The southern German risk is particularly high that the risk of storm is particularly high, with heavy rain of up to 25 liters per square meter per hour.
A look at the wind conditions shows that gusts of wind with speeds of up to 85 kilometers per hour are also possible. In addition, there is a local heavy rain of up to 40 liters per square meter per hour and heavy gusts of wind of up to 100 kilometers per hour. On top of that, there could also be hail. The situation will be more serious on Monday night: in Eastern Bavaria and on the Alps, heavy rain for several hours is expected with up to 60 liters per square meter.
more weather warnings at a glance
These warnings are not without reason: the development of extreme weather events in Bavaria has increased significantly. The DWD has found that the likelihood of heat waves increases, while strict frosts are more into the background. This is related to global warming, which fundamentally changes the weather conditions. A current study proves that the likelihood of high temperatures increases and new temperature records will become more likely in the next few years.
The past few days have already shown what the heat can do. On a Saturday afternoon, a maximum temperature of 35.5 degrees was measured in Kitzingen - for the time being the peak value for this year. But the joy over the summer days can be deceptive because the thunderstorm is bridal. The warning levels for the coming days show that even the smooth and heavy rain warnings are not to be neglected. wetter.com lists the various warning levels that warn of early thunderstorms and enormous precipitation.
A look into the future
Experts expect the weather extreme to continue to worsen in the next decades. Climate change affects the likelihood of extreme weather events and leads to regional relocation, which means that areas are also affected that have been spared from such phenomena. These changes are not just a local, but a global problem that needs to be taken into account in order to be able to prepare in the best possible way in the future.
The people in Bavaria not only have to prepare for a hot summer, but can also expect violent thunderstorms and strong downpours soon. Having an eye on the weather forecast will be recommended in the coming days.
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