Overview

• The German Weather Service’s Forest Fire Danger Index is set to hit its maximum level 5 across Hessen starting Tuesday.
• Temperatures are forecast to exceed 30°C during a persistent heat wave that intensifies drought conditions.
• A cold front arriving Thursday is expected to bring rainfall and relieve forest fire warnings by mid-week.
• The WBI’s escalation reflects strong winds, low air humidity and intense solar radiation boosting fire risk.
• Experts warn that climate-driven heat waves and drought are creating Mediterranean-like fire conditions in central Germany despite past declines in blaze numbers.