Stormy Start to June in Germany: DWD Issues Alerts for Thunderstorms, Hail, and High Winds - Find Out Where Severe Weather is Likely
Severe weather advisory issued by the German Meteorological Service: Storms, thunderstorms, and hail pose a threat in these areas. - Forecast issues warning for storms, thunder, and hail; maps highlight areas under storm threat
Good day! We've got a bit of a stormy situation unfolding in Germany as we kick off June. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued warnings for severe weather, including thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall, particularly focusing on southern regions.
According to the DWD's latest forecast, a cold front from a low-pressure system off Norway's west coast is moving south, but it's proceeding at a snail's pace. Behind it, a bit warmer and humid air masses are making their way in, but it's still quite steamy down south. In the southern parts and in Saxony, thunderstorms are expected in the morning and afternoon, with local downpours of up to 15 liters per square meter per hour.
During the day, the DWD anticipates some intense thunderstorms in the south, parts of the east, and the southern center. These storms may bring heavy rainfall of up to 20 liters per square meter in a short time, small hail, and gusts of up to 70 km/h (Bft 8 to 9). In the south, local severe weather conditions due to heavy rainfall of up to 30 liters per square meter, larger hail, and gusts of up to 80 km/h (Bft 9) can't be ruled out. In the north, quick thunderstorms with small hail and gusts of up to 65 km/h (Bft 8) are less probable.
The rest of the country will experience partly cloudy skies, with the occasional shower or thunderstorm in the east and north. Generally, it will stay dry. Temperatures in the northwest will range from 17 to 20 degrees, and 21 to 24 degrees elsewhere. Winds will be mild to moderate, blowing from the west to northwest.
Here are some interactive weather maps to help you stay updated on the current and upcoming weather conditions in Germany:
Weather Map I: Real-time Severe Weather Development
- The interactive map below provides real-time weather updates, as well as the option to view the forecast at a later time. You can also alter the displayed layer, such as to show thunderstorms, rainfall, or snow.
Weather Map II: Windspeed and Storms
- This map shows the fastest wind gusts of the day.
Weather Map III: Maximum Temperatures for Today
- The following overview displays the estimated maximum temperatures for today.
Weather Map IV: Real-time Precipitation and 48-hour Forecast
- This map depicts the current rainfall levels and provides a 48-hour precipitation forecast.
Weather Map V: Thunderstorm Warnings Today
- This map shows the DWD's thunderstorm warnings for today. Locations with a warning are colored red, and areas without coloring have no warning.
Note: These maps are a combination of data from wetter.de, part of RTL Germany, and Windy.com, which utilizes the model of the "European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts" for their displays and predictions.
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- The community policy should include provisions for regularly monitoring and adhering to the weather-forecasting updates and alerts by the German Weather Service (DWD), given the current environment of frequent severe weather incidents, particularly thunderstorms, hail, and high winds.
- With the ongoing focus on severe weather conditions in Germany, it's crucial for environmental management within communities to consider factors such as storm patterns and precipitation when planning and executing activities to minimize potential negative impacts on the environment.
