Heatwave reaches peak
It’s summer, it’s hot, it’s getting humid, there are thunderstorms: the same procedure as every year. This is not leaving the people of Baden-Württemberg untouched. The heat wave will reach its peak on Tuesday.
When it’s over 30 degrees, cooling down can’t hurt. Photo: Thomas Warnack/dpa
by dpa, our editorial team
9 hours ago 1 minute 6 hours ago
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in the shade, ventilate at night, wear light clothing, apply sunscreen and look out for other people: these are the same tips that always apply during heat waves.
On Tuesday, the sun is expected to shine over the southwest again, and Baden-Württemberg is likely to experience the hottest day of the year so far. It will also be more humid. The weather service has issued the highest heat warning level for Karlsruhe, with temperatures expected to reach 35 degrees in some places. The humid air means there is a risk of severe thunderstorms during the day.
Gusts of wind, lightning and thunder possible
The German Weather Service (DWD) predicted temperatures of up to 37 degrees in the Palatinate, and even around 40 degrees in some places. Even in the mountains, the maximum temperatures could reach almost 30 degrees. This would be accompanied by extreme heat stress, it said.
On Monday, the highest temperature of the year so far was set in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler in Rhineland-Palatinate at 35.7 degrees. This was measured at the end of July in Müllheim (Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district) at 35.4 degrees.
The first showers and thunderstorms had already passed over the country on Monday. Now, according to the forecast, these could be heavier in some places in the afternoon and evening. Storm gusts are also possible, the meteorologists said. In some places it is likely to be more showery. During the night into Wednesday there will only be isolated rain.
Soup instead of champagne
According to the Stuttgart Ministry of Health, heat waves pose particular health risks for the elderly, people in need of care and those with pre-existing illnesses, pregnant women, infants and children, and people with disabilities. It is therefore important to pay attention to these fellow citizens and help them.
In general, the ministry advises staying indoors or in the shade during the midday heat and avoiding physical exertion. Instead of alcohol and caffeine, people should drink water and fruit juice spritzers. Soups or water-rich fruits are also suitable for fluid intake. “Eat several small, light meals,” says the recommendation from last year.
People should use the cooling of the night and early morning hours to ventilate rooms. During the day, however, windows should be darkened. Light, non-constricting cotton clothing in light colors, a hat and sun protection are recommended, as are public air-conditioned spaces nearby, such as libraries.
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