Alert level pink and purple: DWD issues two heat warnings for Bavaria
Created: 06/18/2022Updated: 06/18/2022 13:33
By: Katarina Amtmann
The heat wave will hit Bavaria this weekend.
The DWD has issued two warnings - and tips on how to get through the hot days.
Munich - Summer is here - and it's coming with full force.
For parts of Middle Franconia, an expert predicts up to 37 degrees, a tropical night is imminent.
Heat wave in Bavaria: DWD with official warning of increased UV intensity
All of Bavaria is lit up in pink and purple on the German Weather Service's warning map.
There is an official warning of increased UV intensity (colored pink) throughout the Free State.
“During the day, UV radiation reaches unusually high levels.
Protective measures are absolutely necessary,” notes the DWD.
"Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. you should avoid spending any time outdoors.
Even in the shade, a sunproof shirt, long trousers, sunscreen (SPF 30), sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat are part of sun-friendly behavior,” is the recommendation of the weather experts.
In some districts, the warning only applies on Saturday (June 18), while in others it also applies to Sunday.
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Weather in Bavaria: DWD issues official warning of heat
In addition, in some districts and cities there is an official warning about heat (until Sunday 7 p.m.; purple on the warning map).
According to the DWD, a strong heat load is expected on both weekend days.
There are official warnings for increased UV intensity (pink) and heat (purple) © Screenshot DW
Bavaria weather: DWD warning of heat in the following cities and districts
district and city of Aschaffenburg
district of Miltenberg
Main-Spessart district
district and city of Würzburg
Bad Kissingen district
Rhoen-Grabfeld district
district and city of Schweinfurt
Hassberge district
Kitzingen district
district and city of Bamberg
District of Neustadt an der Aisch/Bad Windsheim
district of Erlangen-Höchstadt
City of Erlangen
Forchheim district
district and city of Fürth
City of Nuremberg
district and city of Ansbach
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Heat wave in Bavaria: DWD gives tips on how to behave
Because of the expected highs of around 37 degrees in Bavaria, the DWD advises “cool drinks and shade” at the weekend.
Because of the heat and the high UV radiation, it makes sense to stay in the shade as much as possible.
In Franconia, the weather service also warns of a high risk of forest fires.
In individual districts, the highest warning level applies at the weekend
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