Hot days and thunderstorms: Extreme weather shocked Baden-Württemberg!

Hot days and thunderstorms: Extreme weather shocked Baden-Württemberg!

Keltern, Deutschland - A hot weekend awaits people in Baden-Württemberg. As Merkur , the temperatures go up to 33 degrees in many places. The German Weather Service also warns of a heat wave that expects top values ​​of up to 34 degrees in the region. While the south enjoys hot days, the northeast remains pleasantly mild with 20 degrees.

Summer has fully reported and the night on Saturday is described as tropical. High summer temperatures don't just bring sunshine; The high humidity can also lead to a dangerous weather mix. The meteorologists warn of severe thunderstorms that can lead to local storms with gusts of wind and heavy rain.

look at the severe weather warnings

on Sunday, June 15th, the situation is still pushing. The German Weather Service issues a severe weather warning for large parts of Baden-Württemberg, especially in South of the country. The result could be heavy rain of up to 40 liters per square meter and hour, and larger hailstones are also possible. Storm gusts at speeds up to 100 kilometers per hour make the situation dangerous.

Especially in Keltern, in the Enzkreis, there was already an incident: a lightning strike ignited a fire on a horse farm, which the fire brigade called for a major operation. A black cloud of smoke was visible and shows that the situation should be taken seriously.

A look at the coming days

For Monday, however, there are bright spots: the weather forecast promises sunny weather with temperatures between 20 degrees in the mountains and 26 degrees between Mannheim and Karlsruhe. A new high -pressure area is approaching, which could ensure relief. But despite the upcoming high, caution is advised. The Storm Center regularly gives updates on the current weather conditions and warns of possible dangers in advance.

It is always advisable to pursue the weather reports and to consider safety instructions. The storm forecasts are constantly updated by experienced meteorologists so that the citizens remain well informed.