Suisse romande residents face a rainy and stormy weekend before temperatures rebound above 30 degrees Celsius next week, according to forecasts released by MétéoSuisse. Conditions will stay pleasant through Friday, but a dramatic shift will bring heavy downpours and locally violent storms by Saturday evening.
Weekend Storms Threaten Outdoor Events
Saturday begins with a sunny and generally dry morning across the region, but a slow cloud cover will build from the southwest during the afternoon. MétéoSuisse indicates that the first showers and thunderstorms will spark during the afternoon hours, intensifying significantly by late day, evening, and overnight. Festival-goers attending Paléo have been explicitly warned of the incoming severe weather. Plains areas will see maximum temperatures reach up to 29 degrees Celsius on Saturday before the front moves through.
Sunday morning remains cloudy with lingering averses, though the weather will gradually turn more clemente as the day progresses. Temperatures will feel noticeably fresher, peaking at a maximum of 26 degrees Celsius.
Did You Know? Festival attendees at Paléo received specific advance notice regarding the late-day and overnight storms slated for Saturday across all regions.
Rapid Heatwave Return Next Week
Sunnier skies return starting Monday, bringing a steady and aggressive climb in regional temperatures. By Tuesday, maximum temperatures will hit the 30-degree mark once again. The warming trend accelerates further through the latter half of the week, reaching 32 degrees on Wednesday and 33 degrees on Thursday. Extended forecasts indicate that temperatures could climb as high as 35 degrees Celsius in the days following.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will the weather be like until Friday?
The weather is expected to remain pleasant across Suisse romande until Friday.
When will the storms arrive this weekend?
Saturday starts sunny and dry, but cloud cover from the southwest will bring initial showers in the afternoon, followed by locally violent storms during the late day, evening, and night.
How high will temperatures climb next week?
Temperatures will hit 30 degrees maximum by Tuesday, rise to 32 degrees on Wednesday, 33 degrees on Thursday, and reach up to 35 degrees in the following days.
What precautions are you taking for the incoming storms during your weekend plans?