Extreme heat wave: Bavaria heating plague - thunderstorms quit cooling!

Extreme heat wave: Bavaria heating plague - thunderstorms quit cooling!

Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Deutschland - In Bavaria there is currently pure midsummer, the temperatures shoot up to just below 40 degrees! In many parts of the Free State, this heat wave is not only uncomfortable, but also dangerous. The German Weather Service (DWD) urgently warns of the health effects of the intensive heat. On July 2, the highest temperature of the year so far was measured in Kitzingen at 37.8 degrees, which brings all records. Here in Bavaria, where the focus is usually on the enjoyable enjoyment of sausages and beer, the heat is more of an obstacle to the summer joys.

The Mayor of Kitzingen, Stefan Günter, has now also spoken out. It finds temperatures around 40 degrees "not really great" and admits that it feels more comfortable at 25 to 32 degrees. "There is something," one could say - his winking assessment of the heat wave speaks from the soul.

storm and warnings

The extreme heat situation is accompanied by violent storms that swept across Bavaria on the evening of July 2. The thunderstorms broke out, especially in the Weißenburg area, basement ran full and the weather had shown its dark side. The DWD had already warned of heavy thunderstorms on July 1, which among other things the districts of Kitzingen, Neustadt a.d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Ansbach and Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen.

with storm gusts of up to 80 km/h and heavy rain with quantities of up to 40 liters per square meter per hour at the hour could continue to talk about turbulent way. Everywhere there is talk of tropical nights, in which the temperature fluctuations remain over 20 degrees - sleeping becomes a challenge!

heat and risk of forest fire

A heat wave of this kind not only brings people in sweating, but also has serious side effects. The risk of forest fire is now high and affects the northern half of Bavaria and particularly risky areas in Südbrandenburg and Baden-Württemberg. Cities and regions have already taken measures to restrict the water from rivers, lakes or fountains and call for water economy. "That makes good business with the environment," you might think.

In the coming days, the weather conditions will remain tense, with a possible cold front from Thursday, which could slowly reach the northwest and promise cooling. Until then, the heat remains an urgent topic for most Bavaria and most are happy if the summer weather will soon become more bearable again.

In Germany, the heat wave is not alone; The neighboring countries also have to deal with similar temperatures. In France, there are even temporary school closures when the temperatures crack the 40 degree brand in Paris. In Italy, too, there are a very similar performance from summer with values ​​over 35 degrees. The heat wave that we are currently experiencing is a phenomenon that draws wide circles and affects many regions.

In summary, it can be said that Bavaria has to endure the sultry, while the preparations for possible cooling are in full swing. Until then, the view remains upwards - both in the sky and the temperatures. The current weather trend and the warnings can also be found on [Kreiszeitung] (https://www.kreiszeitung.de/Deutschland/woes-knallt-extreme-in-bayern-jetz-steht-fest-Wann-und-zr-93810524.html) as well Tagesschau.