Overview

• The Deutscher Wetterdienst has issued widespread yellow and orange warnings across Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia and other regions for heavy rain, hail, gusty winds and a risk of tornadoes.
• Daytime highs have lingered below 17 °C in many areas, disrupting outdoor events from local festivals to Berlin’s Karneval der Kulturen.
• Showers, thunderstorms and strong westerly winds are expected through Sunday before conditions gradually improve on Pfingstmontag with sunshine and highs rebounding into the low 20s.
• Numerical weather models indicate a rapid post-holiday warming, with daytime temperatures possibly exceeding 30 °C and reaching up to 35 °C by midweek.
• Local authorities report hail damage and infrastructure disruptions in parts of Bavaria and advise residents to secure outdoor items and prepare for rapidly changing conditions.