Germany news: Heat alerts in effect for millions
Key takeaways
- Germany is bracing for a mix of high temperatures and thunderstorms on Friday.
- There's an extreme heat warning in place for large parts of the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
- There are also warnings for places in the northern state of Lower Saxony and places in the central state of Hesse.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Germany is bracing for a mix of high temperatures and thunderstorms on Friday. Repairs on the Bonn North Bridge will take another two years. DW has the latest.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Fhu GConstruction workers in Cottbus are doing their best despite the boiling heat Image: Frank Hammerschmidt/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know High temperatures especially in western and southwestern Germany, likely hitting 38 degrees Celsius (little more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit) Temperatures more bearable in the far north and far south Thunderstorms expected in western Germany Follow along for the latest news out ofGermany on June 19:
06/19/2026June 19, 2026Germany braces for a mix of summer heat and thunderstormsHigh levels of heat are forecast across Germany with hot air moving into the country from the southwest, the German Weather Service (DWD) said.