Overview

• The Deutscher Wetterdienst has issued official heat warnings across southern and central Germany, forecasting daytime highs up to about 38 °C.
• Urban areas are set to endure ‘tropennights’ with nighttime lows remaining above 20 °C, limiting overnight relief.
• Authorities warn that elderly and care-dependent people are under severe heat stress as many hospitals and care homes lack effective cooling systems.
• Soil dryness and prolonged heat have pushed forest-fire danger to very high levels in several regions, with Hardtwald reaching the maximum warning tier.
• Meteorologists expect a rising risk of localized severe thunderstorms later this week and a weak cold front may bring partial relief by the weekend, though forecast confidence is low.