Bavaria braces for record heat as temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius

Bavaria is currently under the grip of an intense heatwave, with forecasters predicting even higher temperatures in the latter half of the week. The German Weather Service (DWD) indicates that Tuesday will remain sunny and hot, with highs reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius in the Untermain region.

As in previous days, the southern parts of the state, particularly the mountains, face an increased risk of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon. These could bring localized heavy rainfall, with up to 40 liters per square meter in a short period. However, the likelihood of thunderstorms is expected to decrease slightly in the north.

The heat is forecast to intensify. On Wednesday, temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius in the Bayerwald and 35 degrees along the Danube River, with the lower Main region potentially seeing up to 38 degrees. By Thursday, southern Bavaria could experience highs between 32 and 38 degrees, while the north might approach the 40-degree mark, with temperatures ranging from 33 to 39 degrees.

In response to the prolonged dry conditions, the risk of forest fires is escalating across Bavaria. By Thursday, the danger level is expected to be high throughout the state, corresponding to Level 4 out of 5. On Friday, the highest danger level may be reached in isolated areas. Some municipalities are already taking preventative measures. For instance, the city of Lohr am Main has imposed an absolute ban on all types of open fires.