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A punishing early summer heatwave that has already scorched western and southern Europe spread east Wednesday, bringing extreme weather warnings to Germany and reportedly causing motorways to buckle. But some relief is due to arrive from the Atlantic and spread across the continent. Germany's national weather service (DWD) warned of "exceptionally high" temperatures reaching close to 40C degrees (104F) in places Wednesday. In Berlin, 18-year-old Nora said her strawberry stand on the side of the road felt "like a sauna" before temperatures had even reached their peak. Her boss had told her to close the stall if she felt unwell, as the German capital sweated under a hot sun, Nora told . The heat was causing disruptions to transport, with Germany's national rail operator Deutsche Bahn warning of impaired services in the west of the country, where temperatures were highest. In the north-west close to the city of Bremen, the heat had caused ...

Ever watched a thunderstorm roll in and wondered how it might change someone’s entire workday? Weather isn’t just a conversation starter—it’s a force that can make or break careers. From farmers praying for rain, to airport crews scrambling in the heat, the weather’s unpredictable moods shape the lives of millions of workers. Some jobs thrive on sunshine, others shudder at the sight of dark clouds. Let’s dive into the wild dance between work and weather, and discover which professions ride the stormiest waves. Farmers: The Original Weather Watchers Farmers arguably have the most weather-dependent jobs in the world. A sudden drought can ruin crops just as a late frost can wipe out a year’s hard work overnight. Heavy rain might flood fields, while a blazing sun can scorch young plants. Every farmer becomes a weather expert by necessity, reading patterns in the sky and the feel of the air. Their schedules change with every shift in the forecast, and their income can swing wildly ...

Ever watched a thunderstorm roll in and wondered how it might change someone’s entire workday? Weather isn’t just a conversation starter—it’s a force that can make or break careers. From farmers praying for rain, to airport crews scrambling in the heat, the weather’s unpredictable moods shape the lives of millions of workers. Some jobs thrive on sunshine, others shudder at the sight of dark clouds. Let’s dive into the wild dance between work and weather, and discover which professions ride the stormiest waves. Farmers: The Original Weather Watchers Farmers arguably have the most weather-dependent jobs in the world. A sudden drought can ruin crops just as a late frost can wipe out a year’s hard work overnight. Heavy rain might flood fields, while a blazing sun can scorch young plants. Every farmer becomes a weather expert by necessity, reading patterns in the sky and the feel of the air. Their schedules change with every shift in the forecast, and their income can swing wildly ...