Overview
- High pressure named Hoch Stefan, which strengthened Wednesday, is delivering sunnier skies and highs near 14–21°C with some spots forecast to reach 24–26°C by Friday and Saturday.
- The German Weather Service reports isolated, short thunderstorms Thursday in northern Franconia and parts of Lower Saxony with peak gusts around 50–55 km/h.
- A frontal system is expected to push in from the northwest on Saturday, driving a band of showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain and squally winds.
- After the front passes, forecasts point to a cooler, more unsettled pattern into Sunday and early next week with many areas slipping back to the low or mid‑teens.
- Meteorologists note April has been drier than usual in places, so the rain could help soils even as downpours and gusts may disrupt outdoor plans.