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Weather outlook: Rain, gusts, and heat – Hessen expects turbulent days

Weather outlook: Rain, gusts, and heat – Hessen expects turbulent days

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hessen is bracing for a turbulent week of weather, with a mix of clouds, rain, and strong winds.
  • Monday will see temperatures up to 27 degrees Celsius in the north and 31 degrees in the south, accompanied by fresh westerly winds and potential strong gusts in higher elevations.
  • Tuesday is expected to remain changeable, with temperatures reaching up to 32 degrees Celsius in the south, while Wednesday will be mostly dry with some sunshine.

Hesse is set for a week of unpredictable weather, characterized by persistent cloud cover, intermittent rain, and gusty winds. Monday's forecast indicates variable to heavy cloudiness, particularly in the north, with a possibility of light rain. Temperatures will range from a high of 27 degrees Celsius in the north to 31 degrees Celsius in the south. A fresh westerly to northwesterly wind will prevail, with strong gusts expected in mountainous areas.

The night into Tuesday will maintain the changeable conditions, with scattered showers possible and temperatures dropping to between 13 and 19 degrees Celsius. Tuesday itself is expected to mirror Monday's pattern, with cloudy skies but mostly dry conditions, especially in the south. However, temperatures could climb to as high as 32 degrees Celsius in the southern regions. Moderate to strong westerly to northwesterly winds will continue, with gusts likely.

Looking ahead to Wednesday, the weather is anticipated to become mostly dry, although cloud cover will persist. Patches of sunshine are expected to appear, offering some respite from the gloom. Maximum temperatures will be around 21 to 25 degrees Celsius. Showers may still occur in the northern parts of the state during the night into Wednesday, with temperatures in the mountains dropping to around 12 degrees Celsius.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.