Official Heat Warning Issued for Berlin and Brandenburg, Severe Thunderstorms Expected

The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued an official heat warning for Berlin and Brandenburg for Thursday, July 30, with daytime highs around 38 degrees Celsius. Significant heat stress is expected. In the evening, short but intense thunderstorms are forecast, potentially bringing heavy rain, hurricane-force gusts, and large hailstones. A moderate wildfire risk is also in effect due to low humidity.