Thunderstorms roll into Germany after heatwave breaks three all-time records
The German Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms today in several western regions, after temperatures soared to new all-time highs across three states on Saturday.
After a prolonged spell of dry heat, parts of Germany are set for a dramatic shift in weather. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued warnings of heavy thunderstorms for Sunday, with gale-force winds, large hail, and flash flooding possible.
Record-breaking Saturday
Preliminary DWD data showed that Saturday, for the second day in a row, brought new all-time temperature records. In Rheinland-Pfalz, the mercury hit 41.1 °C; in Saarland, 41.4 °C; and in Bad Nauheim, Hesse, 41.3 °C.
- Rheinland-Pfalz
- 41.1 °C
- Saarland
- 41.4 °C
- Hesse (Bad Nauheim)
- 41.3 °C
Severe weather warnings in place today
The affected regions on Sunday include Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, and Hesse. Despite the forecast storms, daytime highs will still reach 35 to 38 °C before the weather turns. The DWD warned of possible local flash flooding alongside the heavy rain and squalls.
Cooler but unsettled outlook
From Monday, temperatures are expected to ease to between 27 and 31 °C, bringing some relief. However, the risk of powerful thunderstorms will persist into Tuesday before the pattern slowly begins to stabilise.
- New all-time temperature records set in three states.
- Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail, and squalls expected.
- Temperatures drop to 27–31 °C; further powerful thunderstorms likely.
- Unsettled weather pattern persists, then gradually stabilises.
