A high pressure area will ensure midsummer weather in Germany in the coming days.

According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the highest temperatures are expected at the weekend.

Thunderstorms are also to be expected.

On Corpus Christi (Thursday), the maximum values ​​in the northern half are 19 to 26 degrees, in the southern half 26 to 31 degrees.

According to the DWD, there will only be a few thunderstorms on Friday on the edge of the Alps, otherwise it will remain dry and warm to hot.

The temperatures in the north are a maximum of 23 to 27 degrees, otherwise 27 to 32 degrees.

It will be really hot at the weekend in the west and southwest with sometimes over 36 degrees.

Highs of 27 to 34 degrees are expected in the rest of the country, and 19 to 23 degrees on the sea.

Survive the heat well

Even if most people long for the high summer temperatures, the heat is torture for some. Some complain of headaches and circulatory problems, others of tachycardia and hot flashes.

There are a few simple tips that even weather-sensitive people can use to survive the hot days.

The best way to avoid the oppressive midday heat is in the shade and take the southern countries as a model: In Mediterranean areas, people take a siesta from 2 to 4 p.m.

If you can't afford a two-hour nap because you're sitting in the office, you can at least let cold water run over your wrists regularly for about 30 seconds - it's almost as refreshing and invigorating as a nap.

Sport and physical work should be postponed to the early morning or late evening hours.

Drink a lot - but no ice-cold and sugary drinks

The most important thing is to drink a lot, preferably two to three liters a day.

Because of the constant sweating, the body loses a lot of fluid and vital minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc.

Especially people with already low blood pressure are at risk of circulatory problems.

The water reserves should be filled up with mineral water, herbal teas and spritzers - preferably at room temperature.

Because drinks that are too cold only have a short-term refreshing effect - and in the long term they tend to have the opposite effect: the organism heats the cold drinks to body temperature and uses a lot of energy to do so.

The result: You sweat even more than before.

Coffee and alcohol are also not the right thirst quenchers, because they have a diuretic effect and tend to ensure that the body continues to lose fluid.

When it comes to eating, the motto is: light and wholesome.

Instead of steak and greasy bratwurst, salads or fish dishes are ideal.

In order not to put even more strain on the body, which is already subject to high temperatures, it is important to eat light meals throughout the day.

Clothing should also be airy and light - preferably made of natural fabrics such as cotton.

Ventilate in the morning, then roll down the shutters

Many people can hardly sleep on muggy nights and restlessly toss and turn in the sheets.

We therefore recommend a cool – not too cold – shower before going to bed.

Do not dry off the moisture completely, but let it evaporate, which cools the body down.

If that's not enough for you, you can put a hot-water bottle in the fridge and convert it into a cooling bottle.

A thin sheet is enough to cover you.

Light, airy pajamas made from natural fibers such as cotton are also recommended.

Both can absorb sweat well - after all, the body sweats out half a liter of fluid at night.

If you put your pajamas in the freezer, you only get a short-term effect.

It is best to ensure a good night's sleep during the day: Windows and doors should be kept closed from 11 a.m. at the latest so that the heat does not flow into the apartment and accumulate there.

Airing is better postponed to early in the morning or late in the evening.

During the day, the bedrooms should be dense and dark.

If you still prefer to open the windows at night, you should avoid draughts: Otherwise, there is a risk of a stiff neck or irritated mucous membranes the next day.

Fans have a refreshing effect and allow sweat to evaporate.

But here, too, there is a risk of neck tension and colds if the body cools down too much.

Consumer experts advise against electric space coolers and air conditioners.

The technology is often immature, especially in the case of cheap devices, and the energy consumption is disproportionate to the amount of cold generated.

In hot summers, electricity costs of 50 euros and more are possible.

In addition, warm air can enter again through the exhaust air hose, which often leads outside through a tilted window.

Electrical devices that are not absolutely necessary should be switched off.

Every computer or lamp emits heat.

Basically, the larger the room, the lower the cooling effect.