Heat wave in Heilbronn: 35 degrees and health risk threaten!

Heat wave in Heilbronn: 35 degrees and health risk threaten!

In the coming days, a hot weather will be expected in Heilbronn and the surrounding area, which will present the citizens with challenges. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued an official heat warning, predicting the temperature tips of up to 35 degrees for Friday and Saturday (June 13th and 14th), such as [Echo24 reported] (https://www.echo24.de/heilbronn/hitze-warnung-deutscher-wetterdienstd-heilbronn-35-grad-free-time-summer-health hazard-thunderstorm-93781758.html). This heat is triggered by the influence of high pressure and warm southwestern air flows that reach the region.

Especially on Friday, "undisturbed sunshine" is expected between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. before the temperatures do not fall below 20 degrees during the night of Saturday. On Sunday, too, it stays with resources with up to 28 degrees, partly accompanied by thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail. From Monday, however, a noticeable cooling can be expected at temperatures between 21 and 26 degrees, even if the risk of sunburn remains high.

health risks through heat

The high temperatures are a risk, especially for endangered population groups. Older people and people in need of care in particular are affected by the heat, which the DWD experts emphasize in their warnings. They advise you to avoid the heat, drink enough water and keep the interiors cool. This recommendation is also supported by the information from the Robert Koch Institute, which indicates the health effects of Hitlelstations.

In order to meet the citizens in this hot phase, the city of Heilbronn has put together a package of measures. These include the provision of two free drinking fountains in the city center. This shows that the city administration has a good knack for the concerns of the population and acts preventive to reduce health problems.

preparation for the heat

In addition to the local willingness to measure, an increase in the summer heat is expected throughout the Baden-Württemberg region, so that cities in the Heilbronn area are also promoting the development of heat protection plans. The DWD emphasizes that temperatures up to 27 degrees were already measured from Thursday, with an increase on Friday to 31 degrees in Heilbronn and 33 degrees in Öhringen. The authorities are required to ensure that both preventively and reactively react to the heat -related challenges.

It remains to be hoped that the citizens will follow the advice of the specialist authorities and prepare well for the upcoming hot days. A conscious handling of the heat can help minimize health risks and to make summer.