Severe storms with intense thunder and downpours on the horizon - Intense Storms to Sweep Through the Area Soon
Hey there!
Get ready for some wild weather coming to Bavaria! The German Weather Service (DWD) predicts a whopper of a thunderstorm today, with hail, gusts, and torrential rain on the menu. In fact, there's a higher-than-usual risk between Swabia and the Bavarian Forest.
Overnight, there were some isolated thunderstorms in the Free State, which left Wallgau (part of Garmisch-Partenkirchen) buried under a ton of hail. Thankfully, besides the typical flooded streets and collapsed trees, there were no major incidents or damages reported. The police headquarters in Bavaria reported much of the same.
But here's the million-dollar question: Will this storm hit the Nations League semi-final?
Well, the DWD reckons temperatures will reach 20°C in the Rhön and 30°C in the Passau region today. First, they're expecting thunderstorms and heavy rain in Franconia, with up to 20 liters per square meter per hour possible, and hail isn't out of the question. From late afternoon, they're forecasting heavy thunderstorms and gusts of up to 110 km/h across Bavaria, with gusts of up to 130 km/h not entirely ruled out.
As a DWD expert put it, "It starts in Baden-Württemberg, then moves north past Munich, and ends in the Bavarian Forest." However, the exact path is uncertain, and the DWD warns that late-afternoon and evening See specific guidelines for more details.
The DWD also predicts hailstones of up to five centimeters and localized heavy rain of up to 30 liters per square meter. Foen winds in the Alps are expected to clock in at between 50 to 60 km/h and will subside quickly overnight. The rest of Thursday will see only scattered thunderstorms in Bavaria.
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Footnote:While the query mentions the Nations League semi-final in Munich's Allianz Arena, it seems outdated as the semi-finals took place on June 4 and 5, 2025. For the 2025 final on June 8, scheduled to take place at the Allianz Arena with a closed roof to shield from weather conditions, you'll want to keep an eye on the forecast for any potential impacts on the match. The exact weather conditions and decisions made by match officials would then determine if the storm affects the final. Still, the final is scheduled to go ahead as planned unless extraordinary circumstances cause a postponement or cancellation.
Sources:1. Allianz Arena2. German Weather Service3. UEFA Nations League4. 2025 UEFA Nations League fixtures and results
Despite the ongoing consultations of the Commission on the draft directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, it is crucial for Bavarian workers to prioritize their safety during the imminent thunderstorms. As the German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts severe storms in Bavaria, employees should pay extra attention to weather updates and take adequate precautions to avoid any workplace accidents.
