Baden-Württemberg braces for heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 35°C

Residents in Germany's Baden-Württemberg region can expect a brief respite from the heat on Tuesday, which is forecast to be a transitional day. High clouds will drift across the state, accompanied by the possibility of some rain. Despite the clouds, temperatures are expected to remain summery, reaching 24 degrees Celsius near the Bavarian border, 28 degrees in northern Baden, and up to 31 degrees in the Markgräflerland region.

The night into Wednesday will remain cloudy, with lingering showers possible. Overnight lows are predicted to be between 12 and 17 degrees Celsius. This cooler period offers an opportunity for residents to ventilate their homes before temperatures begin to climb significantly during the day.

Wednesday is expected to bring increasing sunshine throughout the day. Temperatures will rise, reaching 27 degrees Celsius in the mountain regions and up to 33 degrees Celsius along the southern Upper Rhine. A light to moderate northwesterly wind will accompany these conditions.

Looking ahead to Thursday, the forecast indicates plenty of sunshine interspersed with cumulus clouds. However, isolated heat thunderstorms are not ruled out for the afternoon and evening in the Black Forest and on the Swabian Jura. Temperatures are set to climb further, potentially reaching 30 degrees Celsius in the mountains and up to 35 degrees Celsius along the Upper Rhine. The German Weather Service (DWD) notes that a warm front approaching from France is driving these rising temperatures, making these the hottest days of the year so far for Baden-Württemberg. While absolute temperature records are unlikely to be broken, the DWD meteorologist stated that the values are unusually high and potentially record-breaking for this time of year.

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For the season, the values are already unusual and record-breaking.