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Germany Faces Warm, Dry Weekend Amid Intensifying Drought

High-pressure system brings sunny skies and frost risks, but critically low soil moisture raises concerns over wildfires and agriculture.

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Overview

  • Germany will experience a warm and sunny weekend with daytime highs reaching up to 25 °C, according to the German Weather Service (DWD).
  • Nighttime temperatures are expected to drop sharply, with frost possible in low-lying areas where ground-level temperatures could fall to −2 °C.
  • Rainfall remains scarce, with only isolated showers anticipated in mountainous regions such as the Hochschwarzwald and the Alps.
  • The persistent high-pressure system has led to critically low soil moisture, with large parts of Germany classified under moderate to exceptional drought conditions.
  • Long-term forecasts predict a high likelihood of above-average summer temperatures, increasing the risks of wildfires and further strain on agricultural yields.