Climate change: thunderstorm and rising temperatures in Hesse!

Climate change: thunderstorm and rising temperatures in Hesse!

On April 14, 2025, the weather in Gießen, Marburg and Wetzlar shows itself from its mild side. Spring seems to have finally arrived between the highest temperatures of 22 degrees in the urban areas and up to 16 degrees in highlands in Hesse, such as the Vogelsberg. Nevertheless, graduate meteorologist Dominik Jung von Wetter.net warns of the possible consequences of climate change, which could cause changeable weather in the coming days. The weather forecast announces a weather mix of sun and showers, with shower and thunderstorms to be expected on Tuesday, April 15, from the afternoon. The high temperatures offer ideal conditions for thunderstorm formation, which could lead to selective floods or storm damage.

An acute weather change will be expected, especially in the next few days. While the maximum values ​​heralded spring on Monday, the temperatures should drop significantly from 11 and 16 degrees from Thursday, April 17th. Compared to the previous days, the meteorologists await a continuation of the storm situation with other showers and thunderstorms, especially on Wednesday, April 16.

climate change as a background

This current weather conditions blends into an alarming picture that must be viewed in the context of climate change. According to a report of Working Group I of the World Climate District (IPCC), published in August 2021, the surface temperature of the earth rises faster than ever in the past 2000 years. The progressive global warming leads to an increase in extreme weather events that not only affect our region, but are noticeable worldwide. Examples of this are heat waves in North America and drought in Madagascar. Extreme weather events that used to have only occurred every 100 years could soon occur annually, which underpins the warnings of climate researchers.

An outstanding example of the consequences of climate change is the flood disaster in Germany in July 2021, which cost over 180 people and destroyed numerous livelihoods and villages. In western Germany, more than 90 liters of rain per square meter fell, and it turned out that climatic changes have increased the probability of heavy rain cases by 1.2 to 9 times.

urgent need for action

The data are alarming and illustrate urgency to take measures against climate change. Limitation of global warming to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius is necessary to avoid further extreme weather events. In addition, greenhouse gas emissions must be drastically reduced in order to steer the effects of climate change into tolerable lanes.

In total Germany, adaptation to the already noticeable climate changes is indispensable. Human activities, such as soil sealing and river guidelines, are decisively responsible for the increased floods. Ecological approaches, such as the recovery of natural flooding areas and water restoration, offer potential for improved flood protection.

In view of the upcoming weather changes and the long -term challenges of climate change, both individual and collective measures are urgently required.