Temperatures above 35C, tropical nights and rising storm risks: Germany is heading into its first widespread heatwave of the year, but some regions will be more affected than others.
Tom Pugh - tom.pugh@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 11:21 CET
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Roses bloom along the banks of the Main River. The German Weather Service (DWD) is forecasting extreme heat, particularly in southwestern Germany. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Hannes P. Albert
Temperatures above 35C, tropical nights and rising storm risks: Germany is heading into its first widespread heatwave of the year, but some regions will be more affected than others.
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