High heat and storms in Germany and Austria

20. June 2026, 08:00

It is very hot in Germany and Austria now. In many places it is over 30 degrees. In Germany it becomes 39 degrees hot. Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz are very hot. In Austria it becomes 37 degrees hot. In Wien it has 'Tropen-N''chte'. That means: The air stays warmer than 20 degrees at night. The 'Hitze-Welle' lasts all week. The weather service warns of danger. There are heavy storms in Sachsen-Anhalt and Th''ringen. It rains a lot in Nordrhein-Westfalen. There is danger from hail and 'Orkan-B''en'. Keep away from trees during a storm. Keep away from water too. Keep away from other people. This keeps you safe from lightning. Experts give tips against the heat. Drink a lot of water. Keep your house dark during the day. Open the windows only at night. K''rnten has a heat plan. It informs hospitals. It informs care homes. Stay in the shade. Plant trees for cold air. Use sun sails for protection.

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Definitions

Tropen-N''chte: A night where the air stays warmer than 20 degrees.
Hitze-Welle: A long time with very high heat over 30 degrees.
Orkan-B''en: A very fast and strong wind.

Locations

K''rnten: A state in the south of Austria.
Hessen: A state in the middle of Germany.
Rheinland-Pfalz: A state in the west of Germany.
Sachsen-Anhalt: A state in the east of Germany.

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