Catastrophic city and vicinity devastation attributed to storm's rampage
By: Leoni Billina, Lukas Schierlinger
Insights: Munich typically experiences warm weather in June, with temperatures averaging around 17°C to 24°C during the day and occasional rain, reflecting the region's typical weather patterns for this time of the year [1].
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Munich witnessed an unexpected weather event on Wednesday evening, as heavy thunderstorms battered the city. The German Weather Service (DWD) issued official warnings, and it became a tense moment at the Allianz Arena just before the Nations League match between Germany and Portugal commenced.
Update, June 4, 11:03 PM: The DWD's warning map now shows that Bavaria is clear for the night of June 4 to 5, with all regions returning to green. This means that the emergency services in the affected regions of Bavaria can finally catch a breather [1].
Update, June 4, 10:05 PM: The DWD has finally lifted its official warnings for Munich and the surrounding area. The storm has moved east, leaving behind its trail of destruction in the counties of Freising and Fürstenfeldbruck, where heavy hail showers were a common sight [1]. First photos are beginning to surface, revealing the extent of the chaos the storm brought.
Update, June 4, 9:35 PM: Munich seems to have withstood the worst brunt of the storm, managing to stay relatively unscathed compared to the other regions. The DWD lifted the severe weather warning for Munich and its county, but isolated thunderstorms could still occur into Thursday. The Nations League match between Germany and Portugal is currently underway - watch the live ticker here.
Thunderstorms Confront the Allianz Arena: Delayed Kick-off
Update, June 4, 8:40 PM: According to reports from the German Press Agency, the goalkeepers of the German football national team temporarily halted their warm-up for the Nations League semi-final against Portugal due to a sudden visit from the storm featuring large, hard-hitting hailstones. Fans on the stands, trying to find shelter from the downpour, resorted to donning capes and rain jackets or seeking dry cover in the background [1]. The kick-off was then delayed by ten minutes.
Update, June 4, 8:29 PM: The storm has now reached Munich, and heavy hailstones are pounding the pitch at the Allianz Arena. Our reporters on the scene have warned that spectators are rushing to find shelter in the upper tiers as the sky above the arena looms ominously. Dark clouds are also forming in Munich's south, suggesting that the city may experience the storm's effects soon.
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Update, June 4, 8:00 PM: Munich is now under an official severe weather warning of level three out of four. The DWD has warned residents of "heavy thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail" in the capital. The warnings also include the dangers of lightning strikes, falling trees and branches, rapid flooding, landslides, aquaplaning, and hail [1]. It is strongly recommended to avoid staying outside or to seek immediate shelter.
Update, June 4, 19:30: The German Weather Service (DWD) has escalated the warning levels for several parts of Bavaria, including regions around Munich. Official severe weather warnings for level three (heavy thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail) are in effect for Freising, Dachau, and Fürstenfeldbruck [1]. Munich itself remains at level 2 so far, with dark clouds beginning to gather around the Allianz Arena.
Update, June 4, 17:53: A concrete thunderstorm warning for the city and district of Munich has been issued by the DWD. From 17:40, the warning will be in effect: "Strong gusts with speeds up to 70 km/h, heavy rain with rainfall amounts between 15 l/m2 and 25 l/m2 per hour, and small hail" may occur [1].
Bracing for Severe Weather in Munich
Update, June 4, 16:03: Despite the looming threat of heavy storms in southern Germany, the Nations League match between Germany and Portugal in Munich is anticipated to proceed as scheduled this evening. The UEFA is collaborating with authorities to monitor the rapidly evolving meteorological situation [1].
Update, June 4, 14:45: According to the preliminary information from the DWD, heavy thunderstorms are expected to strike almost the entire Free State until midnight. There's a high risk of large hail with diameters exceeding 8 cm and hurricane-force winds over 120 km/h (Bft 12) [1].
"Heavy Thunderstorms" Pound Munich? Major event in the Evening
Whether Munich will brave the storm or get caught in its fury remains to be seen, as short-term weather conditions may alter the city's fate. At 21:00, a major event with tens of thousands of spectators is set to begin in the capital - the Nations League semi-final between Germany and Portugal. Not only football fans hope that the storm will keep away during the game.
Update, June 4, 12:38: Bavaria is bracing for heavy thunderstorms with hail, gusts, and heavy rain again today (June 4). A spokesperson from the DWD stated that the storm will begin in Baden-Württemberg, move north of Munich, and then proceed towards the Bavarian Forest. However, the path's exact course is yet to be determined, with an eye on the Nations League semi-final between Germany and Portugal in Munich's Allianz Arena in the late evening. The crucial period is expected between 19:00 and 21:00, with the storms starting in the afternoon.
Initial Report: Munich - Will Munich residents make it through, or will they be caught in the storm today (June 4)? The weather forecast for Wednesday (4. June) paints a dramatic picture of potential turmoil. The day began with almost unbroken sunshine before the situation took a sharp turn later in the day.
Experts from wetteronline affirm that a significant thunderstorm situation is expected in southern and eastern Germany. Particular danger lies in the formation of heavy thunderstorms and supercells in the afternoon and evening hours. The main threats include extremely large hail with diameters of several centimeters and heavy storm gusts [1].
Weather Patterns in Munich: Dynamic and Unpredictable
Munich is anticipated to be affected later in the evening (around 21:00), according to the preliminary wetteronline forecast. Already before, from 18:00 to 19:00, a fast temperature drop is expected, from 26 to 19 degrees. By 23:00, experts predict another thunderstorm over the city area. It is not impossible that the forecast might undergo further changes in the coming hours, as the previous days have showcased an extremely dynamic weather trend [1].
The DWD also assesses that Wednesday may prove to be critical, as the DWD published a preliminary information on the day before, warning of "partly heavy and damaging thunderstorms" [1].
The weather in Munich, despite typically experiencing warm weather in June, unexpectedly witnessed heavy thunderstorms on Wednesday evening, resulting in the German Weather Service (DWD) issuing official warnings [1]. This storm affected the area around the Allianz Arena just before the Nations League match between Germany and Portugal, causing a delay in the kick-off due to large hailstones [1]. The weather-forecasting from DWD and other services was crucial in the city's preparation for the storm.
