Extreme heat in Berlin and Brandenburg: Why the German Weather Service warns of a special weather situation

Extreme heat in Berlin and Brandenburg: Why the German Weather Service warns of a special weather situation

The German Weather Service warns of extreme heat in Berlin and Brandenburg for Tuesday. An expert explains exactly what that means.

On Tuesday, Berlin and Brandenburg expect an "extreme heat load". The German Weather Service has informed the users about the special weather conditions with the help of the Warn app Nina. The expected maximum temperature is 31 degrees Celsius. Why does the German Weather Service still speak of a special weather situation?

There are several criteria for a severe weather warning, explains Marcopf from the German Weather Service in an interview with T-Online. A heat warning is about the perceived temperature in the early afternoon one day. A warning is published when the perceived temperature exceeds a certain threshold.

A "strong heat load" is available when the perceived temperature is above 32 degrees Celsius. If the perceived temperature increases above 38 degrees Celsius, the experts speak of an "extreme heat load". In addition, the nightly temperature of interiors also plays a role. If the night stays too warm, the sleep quality deteriorates. As a result, the heat is cope with worse, explains Kropf.

On Tuesday, people in Berlin and Brandenburg can adjust to felt 38 degrees Celsius. This high temperature is achieved by the combination of temperature and very high humidity, according to the weather expert. So it is important to pay attention to his health in particular on this day and take suitable measures to protect yourself from the heat.

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