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Updated · berlin.de · Aug 14
German Weather Service Issues 37C Heat Warning for Berlin-Brandenburg as Storms Loom Late Saturday
Updated
Updated · berlin.de · Aug 14

German Weather Service Issues 37C Heat Warning for Berlin-Brandenburg as Storms Loom Late Saturday

1 articles · Updated · berlin.de · Aug 14

Summary

  • An official heat warning will cover Berlin and Brandenburg from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, with the German Weather Service forecasting 33C to 37C and strong sunshine.
  • Friday already topped 30C in the capital region, and after overnight lows of 13C to 18C, temperatures are expected to climb even higher with only light winds.
  • Prignitz could see clouds, showers and isolated thunderstorms by evening, marking the start of a cooler turn after the daytime peak.
  • Sunday is forecast to bring more cloud, scattered showers and thunderstorms, and lower highs of 24C to 27C; next week should start at a milder 18C to 22C.
  • The weather service urged residents to avoid heat exposure, drink plenty of fluids and keep homes cool, with older people advised to limit unnecessary trips.

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