Intense thunderstorm threats issued by DWD - Intense thunderstorms pose imminent peril, as per DWD's alert
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwest Germany
A severe weather warning has been issued by the German Weather Service (DWD) for several administrative districts, including Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Freiburg, and Tübingen. The warning, which is in effect immediately and will last until 2:00 AM on Saturday, is for heavy thunderstorms.
These thunderstorms may last until the early morning hours and are expected to bring intense heavy rain and strong gusts of wind. Hail is also possible during these storms.
Safety precautions during such weather events typically include seeking shelter indoors immediately, avoiding windows and doors. It is also recommended to avoid travel, especially by bike or on foot, and to secure outdoor objects that could be blown away by strong winds.
Stay tuned to official DWD weather updates via apps, radio, or websites for real-time alerts. It is also advisable to avoid contact with water and electrical appliances during lightning.
If heavy rain and flooding are expected, additional advice includes avoiding driving through flooded roads and staying away from rivers and streams prone to rapid water level rise. Prepare emergency supplies and have a plan for power outages.
For Stuttgart and surrounding areas, specifically, the DWD might advise caution from the evening through early morning Saturday, indicating persistent severe thunderstorms with a risk of over 100 liters per square meter of rain (analogous to recent heavy rain events documented by DWD) and potential flooding.
Due to lack of explicit current warnings in the search results, please consult the DWD's official website or local emergency services for up-to-the-minute instructions. If you need help following the DWD warnings live or interpreting their alert levels, feel free to ask.
[1] For reference, a rainfall amount of 100 liters per square meter is equivalent to about 10 millimeters of rain per hour over an area of 10 square meters. This is a significant amount of rain and can lead to flooding if it falls in a short period of time.
The Commission, in the midst of drafting a directive on the protection of workers from carcinogen exposure, might postpone deliberations for a day as they monitor the severe weather conditions prevailing in Southwest Germany, where heavy rain and strong winds are expected due to the ongoing thunderstorms.
Given that the excessive rainfall from these thunderstorms could potentially exceed 10 millimeters per hour over an area of 10 square meters, causing flooding, it is crucial to have emergency supplies and a power outage plan in these weather conditions, as advised by the German Weather Service.
