Warning: WMO warns of life-threatening heat! But: Polar air and winter thunderstorms at the weekend!
Quelle: WETTER.NET (Glomex)
The coming days promise a pleasant spring breeze and mild temperatures, giving us a foretaste of the warmer season. But the weekend has an unexpected twist in store, as a cold snap is knocking on our door. Polar air flows inexorably into Germany, heralding a cooling that puts a damper on many a spring fever. Snow showers are even within the realms of possibility again. The World Meteorological Organization is sounding the alarm and warning of a serious situation. A red warning has been issued to draw attention to the unusual climatic events. This is a clear sign that the climate on our planet is continuing to change rapidly, bringing with it unpredictable extremes. It is no secret that 2024 could potentially go down in the history books again as a year of exceptional temperature records. To better understand the current developments, let's take a look at the numbers. These provide an insight into the dynamics of climate change and highlight the urgency of taking action to limit the negative impact on our planet. Find out more from wetter.net presenter Kathy Schrey.