Overview
- The Deutscher Wetterdienst issued widespread heat warnings effective Monday as temperatures climb back toward a probable peak on Tuesday.
- Forecasters expect daytime highs broadly between about 30°C and 38°C with the hottest readings focused on the Rhine corridor, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
- Models show isolated 40°C signals along the Rhine but experts emphasize those are uncertain and extreme model outliers are unlikely.
- Frequent, locally severe thunderstorms are forecast from Monday afternoon through midweek with a risk of heavy or flash rain, large hail and destructive wind gusts.
- Dry soils and low river levels from this summer mean higher baseline wildfire risk and poor drainage that can make short, intense storms more damaging to people and infrastructure.