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Warm Start in Germany Gives Way to Southern Storms and a Polar Cooldown

Forecasters flag a flash‑flood threat for southern states midweek.

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Overview

  • Monday and Tuesday stay mostly sunny and dry nationwide, with highs widely in the mid‑20s and locally around 30–32°C in central and southern regions.
  • Coastal areas remain cooler and breezier, with around 19–23°C and patches of morning fog or mist reported by the DWD.
  • From Wednesday, a developing low brings showers and thunderstorms focused on Saarland, Rheinland‑Pfalz, Hessen, Baden‑Württemberg and Bavaria.
  • Forecast models indicate localized extreme rainfall in the south, with 100–200 liters per square meter possible and a high risk of flash floods.
  • By Friday, polar air drives a marked cooldown to roughly 17–22°C nationwide and strengthens winds, with the strongest gusts likely along the North Sea and Baltic coasts.