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North Rhine-Westphalia: German meteorological service issues heat alert for Friday and Saturday
Herz — Climate Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
Germany's national meteorological service, the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), has issued a heat alert for large parts of North Rhine-Westphalia on Friday and Saturday, August 14 and 15, 2026. According to German media outlet Zeit.de, temperatures could reach 38°C on Friday before thunderstorms with hail and strong winds bring some relief on Saturday. Cities will experience intensified heat, as dense urban development prevents temperatures from cooling sufficiently overnight.
- Heat alert issued for North Rhine-Westphalia on Friday and Saturday, August 14–15, 2026.
- Temperatures expected to reach up to 38°C on Friday.
- Thunderstorms with hail and strong winds forecast for Saturday, bringing relief.
- Urban areas will experience intensified heat due to limited nighttime cooling.
What we know
The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), Germany's national meteorological service, has warned of severe heat stress across large parts of North Rhine-Westphalia on Friday and Saturday, according to German news outlet Zeit.de.
Friday, August 14, 2026, will be extremely hot, with temperatures potentially reaching 38°C.
Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong winds are approaching and are expected to bring the first period of cooling starting Saturday, August 15, 2026.
In cities, the heat will be more pronounced: dense urban development limits nighttime cooling.
Timeline
- Friday, August 14, 2026Extremely hot day, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C.
- Saturday, August 15, 2026Thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds bring the first period of cooling.
Frequently asked questions
Why did the DWD issue this alert?
The German meteorological service expects severe heat stress across large parts of North Rhine-Westphalia on Friday and Saturday.
What temperatures are expected?
On Friday, temperatures could reach 38°C.
When will temperatures cool down?
Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong winds are expected to bring some relief on Saturday.
Why are cities more affected?
Dense urban development prevents temperatures from falling sufficiently during the night, which intensifies the heat.
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