Overview

• A high-pressure ridge dubbed “Dorle” is fuelling a return of summer heat in western and southern Germany, with temperatures climbing to 25–30 °C and exceeding 30 °C over the weekend.
• In contrast, a low-pressure system named “Gabriel” over Poland is driving showers and isolated thunderstorms across eastern and northeastern Germany, bringing local heavy rain and gusty winds.
• This weekend’s sharp regional divide means widespread sunshine and hot conditions in the southwest while northern and eastern areas face cloudy skies, intermittent rain and disruptions to outdoor plans.
• Weekend rainfall in Brandenburg has dropped forest fire risk to its lowest level, providing relief to drought-stressed woodlands.
• Forecast models diverge on the start of the coming week, predicting 26–29 °C highs but leaving open whether conditions will stay stable or revert to showers and storms.