Overview

• May Day temperatures peaked at 29.7°C in parts of Germany, marking one of the warmest days of the year so far.
• Low-pressure system 'Henry' is forecast to replace the high-pressure 'Quendolin,' causing a sharp temperature drop and unsettled weather.
• Friday will see thunderstorms, heavy rain up to 20 liters per square meter, hail, and gusty winds, particularly from the Harz region eastward.
• Ground frost is expected in northern and eastern Germany starting Sunday night into Monday, with temperatures falling as low as 11°C early next week.
• Germany's ongoing drought, the worst since 1931, has left soils parched and fire risks elevated in regions like North Rhine-Westphalia.