Weather tracker: Heatwave on course to tip temperatures over 40C in Germany and Poland
Summary
A strong heatwave is causing temperatures to rise above 40°C (104°F) in Germany and Poland this weekend. The heatwave is also affecting parts of Europe and Asia, bringing severe thunderstorms, tornadoes in Russia, and heavy rain in southern China.Key Facts
- Temperatures in Germany and Poland could reach or exceed 40°C on Saturday and Sunday.
- The Austrian Grand Prix has declared a heat hazard due to unusually warm weather, with race temperatures nearly 10°C above normal.
- Severe thunderstorms have caused damage and injuries in parts of Europe, including a tornado in Russia’s Sverdlovsk region.
- The tornado in Kushva, Russia, injured 16 people and damaged about 100 buildings.
- Storm warnings remain active in southern Russia.
- Southern China experienced intense rainfall during its Meiyu (plum rain) season, with over 100mm of rain in three hours recorded near Guangzhou.
- Heavy rain can cause flash floods, mudflows, and landslides in affected areas.
- Scientists link the increasing extreme weather events to climate change.
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