Overview
- The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) says a heatwave will set in from midweek, with warmth spreading from the southwest starting Wednesday and likely lasting into next week.
- The strongest heat is forecast for the Oberrhein region, Baden‑Württemberg and Bavaria while northern coastal areas should remain markedly cooler.
- European and American model ensembles widely agree on a hot pattern but differ on peaks; many runs show mid‑to‑high 30s Celsius, some near 38°C and isolated GFS outputs above 40°C, so exact highs remain uncertain.
- Forecasters warn of tropical nights and the season’s first Wüstentage (days ≥35°C), and they expect spells of severe thunderstorms with hail, strong gusts and very heavy local rain; regional DWD warnings have already been issued.
- The heat will raise health and infrastructure risks in cities and rural areas, forecasts will be refined in the coming days, and people are advised to follow DWD updates and heed local weather warnings.