Friday Night Weather: "Tempest with Hailstone Shower"
As of now, there are no active or imminent thunderstorm warnings for Munich, Germany. The DWD warning for severe thunderstorms, which was extended until 8:30 PM on August 1st, has expired.
However, since Friday afternoon, severe thunderstorms have been moving across the Free State, approaching Munich from the west. The German Weather Service has issued a warning for heavy rain and gusts of wind in connection with these thunderstorms, with gusts of wind expected to reach speeds of up to 60 km/h. Hail is also a possibility, and heavy rain with rainfall amounts of up to 25 liters per square meter per hour is expected.
The current weather in Munich is partly cloudy with mild temperatures around 18°C, light wind at 16 km/h, and only a small chance of precipitation. The 7-day forecast available from the Met Office for Munich shows low precipitation chances for the coming days, with no explicit thunderstorm warnings posted for August 5 or 6.
Despite the expiration of the DWD warning, the German Weather Service has warned of potential dangers from lightning strikes, flying debris, sudden flooding, aquaplaning, and hail in connection with the thunderstorms. The water rescue service is on alert due to the high water levels in the Isar river, which has a high water warning due to the thunderstorms.
For future thunderstorm warnings, it is advisable to monitor local meteorological services such as the German Weather Service (DWD) or trusted weather websites for real-time updates. It is also possible that the warning situation will be extended or that there will be more thunderstorms during the night.
Despite the passing of the severe thunderstorms, their impact can still be seen in Munich, as shown in the photo gallery. The second weekend in August could be significantly warmer and drier, according to the current ten-day forecast from the German Weather Service.
It's important to note that while there are no active thunderstorm warnings for Munich at the moment, caution remains necessary. Stay informed, stay safe, and keep an eye on the weather updates.
In light of the predicted weather conditions, the German Weather Service (DWD) is urging residents to stay informed about weather-forecasting updates for potential thunderstorms. Indeed, even though there are no active thunderstorm warnings for Munich currently, caution is still advised due to the potential dangers from lightning strikes, flying debris, sudden flooding, aquaplaning, and hail associated with these weather systems.
