Heat alarm in Baden-Württemberg: thunderstorms and tropical nights threaten!

Baden-Württemberg warnt vor Hitzewelle mit bis zu 34 Grad und Gewittern am Wochenende. Tipps zur Vorbereitung und Sicherheit.
Baden-Württemberg warns of heat wave with up to 34 degrees and thunderstorms on the weekend. Tips for preparation and security. (Symbolbild/MBW)

Heat alarm in Baden-Württemberg: thunderstorms and tropical nights threaten!

The summer in Baden-Württemberg is just around the corner, with all the force. This Friday, June 13, 2025, a truly hot wave awaits us with temperatures that could reach up to 34 degrees. According to the Merkur , the German Weather Service (DWD) has also been dealt with. Numerous regions could even experience up to 33 degrees, while there are rather mild 20 degrees in the northeast of the federal state.

The oppressive sultry on Friday already indicates upcoming weather changes. In the night of Saturday, a tropical night awaits us with temperatures between 10 and 20 degrees. It not only stays hot: From Saturday, June 14th, an influx of damp, subtropical air masses will make the location explosive. Heidelberg24 Warns of strong thunderstorms and Hagel, which threaten the region from Saturday could.

preparation for a restless weekend

What's next? Weather expert Kathy Schrey recommends preparing for a restless weekend. The forecast rainy amounts could be up to 50 liters per square meter, while hail could potentially cause damage. In particular, she advises to accommodate vehicles in garages if possible. Sunday is likely to remain inconsistent in the south and east, while the weather calming starts from the west. Temperatures up to 32 degrees are still to be expected.

You might have noticed: with climate change, the number of hot days in our beautiful country increases. This shows not only research on attribution research, but also the heat protection plan of the Federal Ministry of Health in 2024. Especially older people, pregnant women and also healthy are at risk. Studies also show that Germany has recorded over 7,000 heat note since the heat summer in 2003, many of them in old people's homes. A clear appeal to all of us to be vigilant!

measures for heat detection

In order to reduce the effects of the heat, urban planning solutions are required. The Tagesschau emphasizes that measures such as reflective colors on roofs can lower interior temperatures by up to 7 degrees. Drinking fountains and shade -giving trees are also installed in more and more cities to contribute to cooling.

Presentations like this should not only be brought into focus for the upcoming heat days in Baden-Württemberg, but also for the future. The past few years have shown that we have to prepare for more hot days, and it is up to us to act accordingly.

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