Heat and storm: NRW is in the storm alarm!

Heat and storm: NRW is in the storm alarm!

Parchim, Deutschland - The German Weather Service (DWD) has published a comprehensive warning for almost all of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). Today, June 14, 2025, we are likely to have the hottest day of the year in the house. Meteorologists expect maximum temperatures between 30 and 34 degrees. The official heat warning applies from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is particularly aimed at the elderly and people in need of care who should adapt to the challenges of the heat on this day. Therefore, recommendations such as drinking water and the interior are cool of extreme importance, such as [Wa.de] (https://www.wa.de/nordrhein-westfalen/kann-gefaehrlich-wetter-wetterdienst-get- Warning-fuer-nrw-heraus-heraus-heraus-heraus-heraus-Heraus-heraus-Heraus-html) reported.

But the heat won't stay alone for long. Already this weekend, specifically on June 14th and 15th, violent thunderstorms are based. According to the current forecasts, the motto is: care! For large parts of North Rhine -Westphalia, especially southwest of Cologne, the severe weather warning level was increased to 3. This in advance information about possible storm risks also affect areas such as Düren and Euskirchen. For the rest of North Rhine-Westphalia, warning level 2, which warns of striking weather, how the detailed overview on Ruhr24.de shows.

what awaits us

The DWD expects storm -like thunderstorms that can bring up to 40 liters of rain per square meter in a short time. In some regions, storm gusts of up to 100 km/h and hurricane -like gusts up to 110 km/h are possible. Especially on the night of Saturday and on Saturday itself, there could be strong thunderstorms. While the temperatures drop to 17 to 21 degrees at night and a wet-sized atmosphere, a changeable weather with other showers and thunderstorms is expected on Sunday, where the temperatures are between 22 and 26 degrees.

It is important that people prepare for the weather -related challenges, especially in crisis situations. So the heavy rain could last for several hours and the possibility of hail cannot be ruled out. As the Storm Center states, regions such as the Ruhr area, the Bergisches Land and the Sauerland are particularly affected by the storms. The map of the severe weather warnings offers a good overview of the dangers in the various areas of NRW.

recommendations & safety instructions

For the population, it is important to stay vigilant and prepare accordingly. The current clues speak to minimize the outdoor stay, especially during unusual weather conditions. Here are some important recommendations:

• Avoid direct sun, especially in the afternoon.
• drink enough water to prevent dehydration.
• keep up in cool interiors, if possible.
• do not go outside when thunderstorms.

Overall, we can expect challenging days that can include both the summer heat and the most violent thunderstorms. Stay safe and informed!