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Heat wave hits Berlin and Brandenburg: Warning of forest fires!
Berlin is expecting a heat wave with temperatures over 30 degrees. Official warning of heat and forest fire risk for the region.
Heat wave hits Berlin and Brandenburg: Warning of forest fires!
The coming days in Berlin and Brandenburg will be marked by an intense heat wave. The German Weather Service has issued an official heat warning for the region. Temperatures are expected to climb above 30 degrees over the next three days, reaching between 31 and 34 degrees on Wednesday. This extreme heat will be felt primarily from morning to evening.
On Thursday night there will only be a slight cooling down to 19 to 13 degrees. On Thursday itself, highs between 33 and 36 degrees are expected, accompanied by lots of sunshine and only a few clouds. Friday night will bring temperatures of 21 to 16 degrees, so the cooling will remain subdued. On Friday temperatures will rise again to a maximum of 32 to 37 degrees, with possible local showers and thunderstorms. These extreme weather conditions also increase the risk of forest fires, which, according to the Ministry of the Environment's forest fire monitor, are classified as high in almost all of Brandenburg. Particular caution is required as increasing temperatures also increase drought, which increases the risk of fires. rbb24 reports.
Heat wave in southwest Germany
However, the heat wave does not only affect Berlin and Brandenburg. Meteorologists also expect similar conditions in Baden-Württemberg. Here the thermometer will show up to 38 degrees in the coming days, forcing residents to seek shady places, such as at Breitenauer See. The German Weather Service is also warning of a sharply increasing risk of forest fires, which could reach level 4 on Wednesday and Thursday, which is the second highest warning level. Stimme.de provides information about this.
In cities like Mannheim, barbecue areas and fireplaces in the forest were closed due to the high risk of fire. The Forest Act sets a general ban on smoking in the forest from March to October, which is particularly important given the high temperatures right now. Residents are asked to take additional safety precautions as temperatures of up to 32 degrees are expected in the Allgäu on Wednesday and between 35 and 38 degrees in other parts of the country. At night the temperatures only fall to a milder 22 to 16 degrees, which results in the phenomenon of the tropical night.
Particular caution for vulnerable groups
The heat wave also has a high impact on vulnerable population groups. Old people and those in need of care are particularly affected by the persistent heat. The weak wind and the slight cooling at night contribute to increasing the health risk. Therefore, it is advisable to pay special attention to these groups and take appropriate precautions. n-tv also reports on the dangers.
As temperatures rise, the chance of showers and thunderstorms will also increase at higher altitudes, particularly on Thursday, while sunny weather will continue on Friday.