Overview

• Temperatures reached up to 36°C on Wednesday, and forecasts warn that highs could approach 40°C this weekend.
• Deutscher Wetterdienst has issued heat warnings for Baden-Württemberg, Hessen, Rheinland-Pfalz and Saarland in response to soaring temperatures.
• Severe thunderstorms are expected on Thursday, June 26, bringing heavy rain of 20 to 30 l/m², hail up to 2–3 cm and gusts near 100 km/h.
• Dry, hot conditions have pushed forest fire danger to high levels across Bavaria and other regions, prompting alerts and fire risk measures.
• Earlier storm damage in the northeast disrupted rail services and uprooted trees, and Thursday’s gusts and rain may further affect travel and daily routines.