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Early July Mid‑July 2026 brought clear, warm conditions across southern Germany and Austria, with daytime highs in the high‑20s to low‑30s. By the end saw a sharp intensification of the month a mixed air mass introduced showers, thunderstorms and temperature swings, especially in Bavaria heatwave across Germany and Vorarlberg, before typical summer heat returned. On 25 July the Austria. The high‑pressure ridge “Olaf” moved in arrived from the southwest, pushing southwest on 25 July, driving nationwide temperatures above 35 30 °C in many German regions and producing peaks pushing many areas past 35 °C, with peak readings of 37 °C‑40 °C along the Rhine. Night‑time Rhine and forecasts of 40 °C later in the week. Nighttime cooling was limited to 20‑22 remained weak, with urban lows around 20 °C, reducing limiting natural ventilation. The DWD warned of heightened fire danger ventilation and raising heat‑stress risk. The Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) issued a heat‑related alert. Storm‑related hazards were also forecast storm warnings for Bavaria, with noting gusts of 65‑75 65–75 km/h, possible falling branches and an increased chance of thunderstorms, while isolated thunderstorms and local heavy rain, and similar warnings rain were forecast for northern and eastern Germany. Germany overnight. In response, Germany’s Left party unveiled presented a five‑point heat‑protection plan that includes plan. Measures include short‑time work compensation allowances for outdoor jobs and workers, mandatory cooling measures heat safeguards for indoor workplaces. workplaces, the establishment of cooling centres, expanded free swimming facilities, and upgrades to housing for vulnerable groups. The DWD highlighted warned that the prolonged heat could strain health services and raise increase wildfire risk. Forecasts continued to project predict daytime temperatures above 30 °C for Brandenburg, Berlin, Vorarlberg and parts of Switzerland, with occasional showers.