Autumn's initial storm along the coast hinders journey to Helgoland
Autumn Storm Hits the North Sea Coast
A significant autumn storm is making its way to the north, bringing with it high water levels and potential disruptions to ferry services. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the storm is not unprecedented but is unusual for this time of year.
Meteorologist Lutz Beckebanze from the DWD has stated that the storm will last for two days, with a pause overnight on Tuesday. The storm surge, defined as a flood that exceeds the average high tide level by at least 1.5 meters, is not expected along the North Sea coast today, Monday, but significantly higher water levels are expected along the North Frisian coast in the night from Monday to Tuesday and on Tuesday morning.
The BSH experts predict a water level up to 2.50 meters higher than the zero point in Dagebüll and Husum overnight, and up to two meters higher for almost all other coastal locations. Wilhelmshaven is expecting a water level rise of 1.50 to two meters overnight. For most East Frisian islands and the Alte Weser lighthouse, a water level rise of up to 1.50 meters is anticipated overnight. Higher water levels are also expected in Hamburg, Bremen, and the coast of Lower Saxony.
Due to the storm and the resulting high water levels, some ferry services have been cancelled. The catamaran "Nordlicht II" trips to and from Borkum are cancelled until Tuesday morning at 7:15 AM, and the ferry "Funny Girl" operating on the route between Helgoland and Büsum has also been cancelled. The ferries to and from Dagebüll to the North Frisian islands of Föhr and Amrum may experience delays in vehicle loading. On Tuesday, there will be changes and individual cancellations in the timetable due to the storm and the high water levels for ferries to the North Frisian islands.
The storm is expected to bring heavy or storm-force gusts of up to 105 kilometers per hour (wind force 11) on the North Sea. On the Lower Saxony North Sea coast, the rise is expected to be less than predicted by the BSH.
In Hamburg, the Elbe's water level will rise up to 1.50 meters above the zero point overnight, and about one meter higher on Tuesday morning.
The first autumn storm of the year is reaching the north, and coastal residents and travellers are advised to stay informed and heed any warnings or instructions issued by local authorities.
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