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Weather: Sun first, then thunderstorms in Saxony-Anhalt
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Weather: Sun first, then thunderstorms in Saxony-Anhalt

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, is expected to experience thunderstorms this weekend after a period of summer-like temperatures.
  • Friday will be sunny with highs reaching up to 29 degrees Celsius, but thunderstorms and showers are forecast for Saturday night.
  • Saturday will see continued thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds, with temperatures ranging from 24 to 27 degrees Celsius.

Residents of Saxony-Anhalt can expect a shift in weather this weekend, with thunderstorms predicted to follow a spell of warm, sunny days. The German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts a sunny Friday, with temperatures climbing to a high of 29 degrees Celsius in some areas, while the Harz mountains will see slightly cooler temperatures between 22 and 27 degrees. However, the weather is set to change as the night progresses into Saturday. Isolated thunderstorms and showers are expected to move in, bringing cooler temperatures down to between 14 and 17 degrees Celsius. The unsettled weather is forecast to continue through Saturday morning, with a possibility of further thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong, gusty winds. Daytime temperatures on Saturday are expected to range from 24 to 27 degrees Celsius, with cooler conditions persisting in the Harz mountains.

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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.

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