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Imminent wet footing in North Rhine-Westphalia for the late summer season, as rain is anticipated.

Fall approaches in North Rhine-Westphalia with dropping temperatures, heavy rain, and the occasional thunderstorm - could this be summer's farewell?

Anticipated wet feet for the tail end of summer: rainfall expected in North Rhine-Westphalia
Anticipated wet feet for the tail end of summer: rainfall expected in North Rhine-Westphalia

Imminent wet footing in North Rhine-Westphalia for the late summer season, as rain is anticipated.

After a weekend of warm and sunny weather, North Rhine-Westphalia is bracing for a change as a low pressure system named Walter moves in, bringing cooler temperatures and rain.

On Sunday, the region enjoyed T-shirt and beer garden weather, but as of now, the weather is turning cool and rainy. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), late summer is getting its feet wet.

Temperatures in North Rhine-Westphalia will drop to between 17 and 20 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, with local showers and 15 degrees in higher elevations. The highest temperature on the day will be between 21 and 24 degrees Celsius, with around 19 degrees in higher elevations.

The low pressure system Walter is responsible for the rain and cooling trend in North Rhine-Westphalia in the coming days. Overnight into Tuesday, there will be several hours of continuous rain and thunderstorms in the region. The increased risk of thunderstorms is expected to be higher in the eastern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, where heavy rain, hail, and strong gusts are possible.

However, the showers are expected to ease up on Wednesday, bringing some relief to the region. The weather in North Rhine-Westphalia is expected to be cool and rainy for the rest of the week.

The responsible factors for the rain and cooling trend in North Rhine-Westphalia in the coming days are likely multiple low-pressure systems moving in from the west, which typically bring precipitation and cooler temperatures to the region.

So, grab your raincoats and umbrellas, North Rhine-Westphalia, as we navigate through this cool and rainy spell. Stay dry and safe!

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