Germany news: Heat alerts in effect for millions
Skip next section Germany braces for a mix of summer heat and thunderstorms 06/19/2026 June 19, 2026 Germany braces for a mix of summer heat
Skip next section Germany braces for a mix of summer heat and thunderstorms 06/19/2026 June 19, 2026 Germany braces for a mix of summer heat and thunderstorms High levels of heat are forecast across Germany with hot air moving into the country from the southwest, the German Weather Service (DWD) said.
There's an extreme heat warning in place for large parts of the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia. There are also warnings for places in the northern state of Lower Saxony and places in the central state of Hesse. In western and southwestern Germany, temperatures could reach up to 38 degrees Celsius (a little more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit).
Thunderstorms and isolated showers in some parts too Forecasts also predict thunderstorms and isolated showers in the south of the country later this evening. There's potential for heavy rain, hail, strong gusts of wind, and severe weather in southwestern Germany, especially in the regions of Baden and Swabia.
The DWD said the situation would ease overnight, though storm activity could continue in the west of the country.
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