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Karlheinz Continues to Drench Southern Germany as Heatwave Looms

Showers with highs of 18–24 °C will persist into early next week before a developing high brings sunny 30 °C heat by August 9–10.

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Overview

  • Tief Karlheinz is directing cool, moist air from Denmark into Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, spawning showers and isolated thunderstorms today.
  • A follow-up low, Michael, is expected by midweek, extending unsettled conditions and moderate temperatures into early next week.
  • Heavy rains since late July have caused flooded basements, inundated roads, cancelled events and multiple aquaplaning accidents in southern regions.
  • Total precipitation this summer has significantly exceeded 1991–2020 averages while sunshine hours remain well below expectations and mean temperatures hover near normal.
  • Weather models unanimously project that high Hedwig will build from August 6–7, delivering sustained sunshine and temperatures above 30 °C by the second weekend of August.