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Germany Braces for Warm Weekend as Dry Spell Raises Fire Risks

A high-pressure system is driving warmer temperatures and sunny skies, but prolonged dryness is heightening concerns over forest fires.

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Nach einem ungewöhnlich trockenen Februar und einem fast rekordverdächtigen März setzt sich die Trockenheit wahrscheinlich im April fort. Wetterexperten sind zunehmend besorgt. Dominik Jung, Diplom-Meteorologe und Autor von wetter.net, warnt: "Die aktuelle Hochdrucklage könnte Hitzewellen im Sommer begünstigen."
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Overview

  • Germany's weather is transitioning from windy and cool to warmer and sunnier conditions as a high-pressure system moves towards southern Sweden.
  • Temperatures are expected to rise steadily throughout the week, reaching daytime highs of 20–24°C by the weekend.
  • Dry and windy conditions early in the week are giving way to lighter winds and more stable weather by midweek.
  • The ongoing lack of rainfall has significantly increased the risk of forest fires across the region.
  • The weekend is forecasted to bring clear skies and spring-like warmth, marking a peak in the current weather pattern.