Temperature record possible: Meteorologists warn of extreme heat in Germany – already measured 46 degrees in Spain

The streets are already melting in Italy – it is not that far in Germany, but the weather models agree: it gets hot, very hot in this country too. The German Weather Service (DWD) expects the highest temperatures of the year to date.

The previous record this year, which reported last Sunday with 36.2 degrees Saarbrücken-Burbach, is likely to be “clearly outbid”, said DWD meteorologist Martin Jonas.

The DWD already had for Saturday A heat warning with a “strong thermal load” published for southwestern Germany. The thermometer then climbed up to 33.1 degrees in Mannheim (Baden-Württemberg). According to the DWD, that was the highest temperature of the day.

Even at night it does not cool properly

This Sunday, large parts of West and southern Germany should also be affected, while in the northeast it can still rain somewhat at temperatures of up to 29 degrees.

For Sunday the DWD in North Rhine -Westphalia warns of a “strong thermal load”. Especially im Rhineland and in the Ruhr area Should it get hot. Especially in the densely built -up urban areas of Essen, Cologne and Düsseldorf According to the weather service, “an additional burden due to reduced nightly cooling” can be expected.

The weather service speaks of a “strong heat load” at the temperatures above 32 degrees and at the same time only low nightly cooling. If the perceived temperature increases above 38 degrees, there is talk of “extreme heat load”.

“It looks like high heat,” predicts WDR meteorologist Jürgen Vogt for the most populous federal state for the next few days. This is mainly due to the hot air that comes to us from North Africa via the Iberian Peninsula.

The DWD meteorologists await the climax of the heat wave for Wednesday with temperatures up to 39 degrees. It should be the hottest in southwestern Germany again. The people in Berlin and Brandenburg Should therefore adjust to 36 degrees in the middle of the week, in Hamburg are therefore expected by 35 degrees and in the Ruhr area 37 degrees. Also Hesse and Lower Saxony could then expect extreme temperatures.

The meteorologists from “The Weather Channel” go even further. It is not yet clear in which regions of high “anita” the greatest heat will occur. “But it is very likely that temperatures above the Rhine and its tributaries are reached above 40 degrees.”

It is quite possible that a new temperature record will be given next week, it is said. Temperatures up to 42 degrees could be reached between Frankfurt am Main and Basel. But there are also weather models that show up to 44 degrees for the region. “Along the Rhine, three consecutive days with 40 degrees are conceivable.”

And in this forecast, the capital also has to adjust to a heat hammer: “In Berlin, too, temperatures of 40 degrees are then possible, as well as in Lusatia and in Dresden.”

The highest value ever measured in Germany is 41.2 degrees and was at the weather stations on July 25, 2019 Tönisvorst and Duisburg-Baerl (North Rhine-Westphalia) measured.

Diploma meteorologist Dominik Jung said the “picture” about the expected temperatures: “This is already going towards the historical heat wave.” And further: “This is not a normal heat, even if there will be some people again who will say,” it has always been the case “. Jung further: “These temperatures are by no means normal so early in summer.”

In many places, strong shower and thunderstorms are to go down on Thursday, and heavy rain is also to be feared. Nevertheless, according to the DWD, no temperature falls is then tight. The temperatures are likely to still reach 30 to 35 degrees in many places, only on the coasts maximum values ​​below the 30-degree mark can be expected.

Especially for older people and toddlers, the high temperatures can be life -threatening. The affected groups should be in cooler interiors in the afternoon heat and do without physical exertion, as a matter of physical exertion.

DWD meteorologist also advises people to adapt their behavior: It is advisable to drink a lot, to search for cool places and to avoid effort. Because of the very high UV radiation, it is also important to protect the skin and, if necessary, apply it several times. It is also recommended to wear headgear and as airy, but long clothing.

It is also careful when bathing. Last weekend, according to the German Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG) with at least 15 bathing victims, the most dead were recorded on a weekend in 2025. Most of the deaths occur in lakes and rivers, warn the rescuers.

The risk of forest fire in Brandenburg rises

Most bathing accidents would Through reckless behavior, self -esteem and a lack of danger awareness caused, warned the DLRG. Bavarian guests would particularly often underestimate how dangerous it is to quickly immerse yourself in cool water in heat.

The quick temperature difference is a major burden on the cardiovascular. “If the circulation collapses, this is much faster in the water than on land,” said a DLRG spokesman.

But not only the temperatures rise this week, but also the risk of forest fires. This applies in particular to Brandenburg. The DWD expects that on Wednesday In almost all regions the second highest or the highest risk level will apply. The Ministry of the Environment in Potsdam already gave for the Counties Dahme-Spreewald, Elbe-Elster and Teltow-Fläming the highest risk level.

Due to persistent drought, in several regions of Germany and also some Brandenburg counties apply A ban on water withdrawal From surface waters.