Heat wave heading to northern Germany: up to 35 degrees forecast in Hannover

Once the winds shift to the southwest, warm air masses will flow from Spain through France toward northern Germany, Staeger specified. "Und das passiert jetzt in den nächsten Tagen", he added, referring to this change in circulation. Schwanke stated that from Friday "der Weg frei" will be clear for significantly warmer air to flow in, with highs up to 34 degrees in Lower Saxony and up to 32 degrees in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Warm air arriving from the southwest

In the Hannover region thermometers could reach 34 degrees, locally even 35, while directly on the coasts values around 30 degrees are expected. The DWD also forecasts up to 32 degrees in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg. Staeger described the situation as a "große Wärmebelastung" for northern Germany and added that the warm air will push unusually far north.

Conditions in Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg and Lower Saxony are expected to become muggy. "Jeden Tag werde es ein paar Grad wärmer", Staeger noted, indicating a gradual increase in temperatures day after day. On the overall positive outlook, the meteorologist added that the few "Schönheitsfehler" cannot overshadow the arrival of full summer, with weather favorable to outdoor activities for many.

Afternoon thunderstorms over the weekend

From Friday or Saturday, summer heat thunderstorms are expected, mainly during the afternoon hours. "Wo sie entstehen, ist jetzt noch nicht klar. Das ist immer sehr punktuell und lokal begrenzt", Staeger specified, stressing that it is not yet possible to precisely identify the areas affected by the storm phenomena, which by their nature are very localized.

Where thunderstorms do form, the meteorologist warned, intense rain, hail, and wind gusts will be possible: "das volle Programm". The DWD forecasts from Thursday evening isolated violent thunderstorms, with heavy rain, gusty winds, and hail in the central and southern part of Lower Saxony.

DWD alert for Lower Saxony

Meteorologists thus confirm for the weekend in northern Germany temperatures at or above 30 degrees, in a context described as sunny and fully summery, despite the possibility of locally intense afternoon thunderstorms. Authorities and residents are advised to stay updated through meteorological information channels.

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