Baden-Württemberg in heat fever: up to 40 degrees await us!

Baden-Württemberg in heat fever: up to 40 degrees await us!

Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland - The heat wave has now also reached Baden-Württemberg. At the weekend, the temperatures in the regions will increase considerably, the highlight of this extreme weather situation is expected next Wednesday. According to the German Weather Service (DWD) could reach the temperatures on Monday up to 37 degrees Celsius, while in cities like Stuttgart even 40 degrees are possible. Tropical nights with values ​​over 20 degrees bring additional pressure on the population.

A worrying situation is expected, especially in the Lake Constance region, since low water brands have already been reached. Agriculture feels the consequences of dryness, especially the Palatinate vegetable farmers who have to fight with the effects of water lack. In cities like Ihringen, a maximum temperature of 33.2 degrees was measured on Saturday, followed by Baden-Baden with 33.1 degrees and Mannheim with 33.0 degrees.

risks from extreme weather conditions

While the heat prevails, the DWD meteorologists also warn of possible thunderstorms. From Monday afternoon, a thunderstorm warning will be given for the southern Black Forest and the Swabian Alb. Storm could occur with heavy rain of up to 30 liters per square meter as well as hail and stormy gusts. The DWD recommends drinking enough, avoiding physical exertion and seeking cool places to prevent a circulatory shock that can occur when bathing after excessive sunbathing.

Another concern of worrying is the extremely high risk of forest fires that affects almost all of Baden-Württemberg. In several counties, including Biberach and Ravensburg, water withdrawal bans, the disregard of which can result in fines of up to 100,000 euros.

climate change and its consequences

The current weather extreme is not isolated cases, because climate change already leaves significant traces in Baden-Württemberg. According to report from the State Institute for the Environment Baden-Württemberg (Lubw) was 2024 characterized by violent heavy rain, flood and a mild winter. The extraordinary flood events that affected many regions, including the Neckar inflows and the Lake Constance region, are particularly remarkable. During this time, 100-year flood drains were registered at 18 measuring points.

The Environment Minister Thekla Walker indicates the alarming consequences of climate change, which significantly burden agriculture and nature. For example, apple trees now bloom 26 days earlier than usual, which causes massive damage to fruit and viticulture. In addition, the rainfall in 2024 with a total value of 1069 mm was already 9 % above the long -term average.

A look into the future

The Report of the World Climate Council states that the formation of extreme weather survey is considerably favored. The increase in heat waves and heavy rain is no coincidence, but a direct consequence of the human activities that increase the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere. Forecasts assume that coastal floods that used to occur in a hundred years could become reality in the future.