Germany Issues Official Heat Warning for July 30-31 Amidst Strong Heat Stress

The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) has issued an official heat warning for Germany, effective from July 30, 2026, 09:30 UTC until July 31, 2026, 19:00 UTC. Strong heat stress is expected, particularly up to an altitude of 800m on Thursday and generally on Friday. The DWD emphasizes that heat stress is a serious danger to human health, with an estimated 9,800 heat-related deaths in Germany so far this year.