Watch out! The first heat wave of 2025 is approaching Germany!
In Waiblingen we are expecting the first heat wave of the year from this week with temperatures over 30 degrees. Find out about current weather warnings and health risks.

Watch out! The first heat wave of 2025 is approaching Germany!
Today Germany is heading towards the first heat wave of the year. From the middle of the week, temperatures of over 30 degrees Celsius are expected in large parts of the country. Loud ZVW However, the midsummer weather is unlikely to last long.
On Tuesday the weather in Germany remains divided. In the south, sunshine is often expected, with temperatures ranging between 22 and 26 degrees. In contrast, the northern half brings dense clouds with temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees as well as rain and possible thunderstorms.
Weather developments and heat warnings
As the week progresses, the sun will also appear between the cloud fields in the northern half. The southwest can look forward to sunny and warm days, with maximum temperatures of 24 to 29 degrees. From Thursday, temperatures in the south and southwest will exceed 30 degrees, while lots of sunshine is expected.
Next weekend the heat will spread to large parts of Germany, with maximum temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius possible in the north and even 31 to 35 degrees Celsius in the southwest. From then on, however, the tendency for showers and thunderstorms will increase from the west, which could result in a rapid drop in temperatures. A prolonged heat wave is not expected.
In the context of the upcoming heat wave, this shows Heat warning system indicates that heat stress poses a serious threat to human health. The German Weather Service (DWD) therefore issues heat warnings for days on which there are health risks due to heat.
These alerts are issued for the current day and the following day and take into account various criteria, including daytime and nighttime exposure. Even if no official warning is issued, sensitive people can suffer from heat stress, so caution is advised.
For detailed information about the development of heat stress in certain places of residence, the DWD provides a district overview for the next eight days. It is recommended to regularly inform yourself about the current weather conditions in order to avoid health risks.