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Forewarned: Hurricane Alert Set for Midweek

Severe, hurricane-like storms predicted by the German Weather Service for Wednesday, according to their initial report.

Impending Hurricane Alert for Wednesday: Be Prepared!
Impending Hurricane Alert for Wednesday: Be Prepared!

Forewarned: Hurricane Alert Set for Midweek

Heavy Storm Warning for Pforzheim Area on January 3, 2018

Residents of Pforzheim are advised to prepare for a stormy night on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, as the German Weather Service (DWD) has issued an official warning for severe, hurricane-like storms.

The warning is valid from 3:00 to 13:00 on the said date. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the night, with the risk of severe weather decreasing from midday.

During these storms, hurricane-force gusts of up to 115 km/h (Beaufort 11) can occur temporarily. Severe storm gusts of up to 100 km/h (Beaufort 10) are expected during the night, and hurricane gusts exceeding 120 km/h (Beaufort 12) are not ruled out in some areas.

The wind will significantly increase around midnight, blowing from the west. Showers and thunderstorms with heavy storm gusts can still form after midday.

The DWD has issued this warning as a preliminary notice, and any phone and contact information, as well as date information, may no longer be current. This is an archived article.

It's important to note that the search results do not provide any information about the meteorologist responsible for forecasting the storms on January 3, 2018.

Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this stormy period. The warning is still specific to the Pforzheim area.

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