Mixed weather starts the week in eastern Germany

The new week in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia is off to a mixed start, with rain and thunderstorms expected in various locations. After recent hot days, maximum temperatures are forecast to hover between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius across the three states, according to the German Weather Service (DWD).

Clouds are expected to dominate, with localized rain and thunderstorms possible. In Saxony, for instance, the forecast indicates potential showers and storms between Freiberg and Görlitz, some bringing heavy rainfall. A return of extreme heat is not on the horizon for the coming days.

Tuesday is predicted to start cloudy with possible rain, and high temperatures likely between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius. In the Harz mountains, temperatures will be slightly cooler, ranging from 18 to 21 degrees. Wednesday, according to the DWD, will primarily bring clouds and showers, with temperatures rising slightly to a maximum of 25 degrees. Some sunny spells are possible in the afternoon, but localized rain may continue. A moderate, gusty southwest wind is also expected, with potential for stormy gusts on the Brocken.

Thursday's outlook also suggests clouds rather than sunshine, with temperatures projected to reach between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius in all three federal states.