Cool shots of air to put summer warmth on hold in Germany through mid-July

By Eric Leister, Meteorologist

June 27,2016; 9:54AM,EDT

 

 

The most intense heat wave in more than a decade for some parts of Germany has been replaced with cooler air and no return of heat is in sight.
After reaching 35 C (95 F) on Friday and 33 C (92 F) on Saturday, Berlin finally had some relief on Sunday as temperatures climbed to only 24 C (75 F) on Sunday.
This cooler and more seasonable air is expected to be a common occurrence for most days through the middle of July as a shift in the weather pattern will keep any dangerous heat out of Germany.

"A trough will remain centered over northwestern Europe in the next couple of weeks," Accuweather Senior Meteorologist Jason Nicholls said. "This trough will keep heat out of Germany and force it east into western Russia."
Frequent storm systems tracking from the Atlantic Ocean into western Europe through the middle of July will each usher in a shot of cool air in its wake. These frequent storms will keep any intense heat from building across Germany and also bring numerous chances for rainfall.
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Daily high temperatures through the middle of July will be within a few degrees of normal, generally between 21 and 24 C (70 and 76 F) across the country.
Despite the frequent cold fronts, flooding rainfall is not expected to be as widespread of a concern as it has been during the past month. Storms will generally be fast-moving, limiting the threat for flash flooding.
While Germany escapes the heat, areas from Italy northeast to Belarus and the Baltic states will endure prolonged periods of unseasonable heat. The warmth will be dangerous for the elderly and anyone that spends prolonged periods of time outdoors during the hottest time of the day.
The second half of July will likely bring an increase in heat across Germany, but an intense heat wave is not expected at this time.