Busting a Gale - Severe Storms Hitting Germany!
Intense Warmth Persists in Western Regions, Continuing Through the Weekend
Kick back and relax, only to find yourself knee-deep in German thunderstorms? That's the jist of it right now, mate! After a sk delay of sunshine, the land of beer, strudel, and autobahns is currently experiencing a tempestuous turn with storms brewing in the west, northwest, and over the southwestern mountain ranges. And guess where they're headed? Yup, you got it! Western Lower Saxony!
A DWD (German Weather Service) rep spilled the beans, "We've been seeing some pretty intense thunderstorms since early afternoon, and they've been no joke—from the Eifel region to Cologne Bay and along the Lower Rhine." But will this deluge dissipate or persist into the wee hours? Our 🌰 weatherman is keeping his fingers crossed that the scorching day heat burns off these storms, but if not, brace yourself for some stormy nights!
The DWD issued an alert earlier warning of heavy hail, torrential rain, and gusty winds for Saturday. They're not kidding around, either—expect winds up to 100 km/h, rain over 40 liters per square meter in a short time, and doozy-sized hail. Not the ideal picnic weather, eh?
Alright, let's talk temperatures. Mostly, we're looking at 28°C–35°C across Germany, but it's cooler in the north and northeast—22°C–27°C. But on Sunday night, expect an uptick in thunderstorms in the west, leading to heavy rain and potentially up to 40 liters per square meter in a couple of hours. Hail and gusty winds might also make a reappearance. The mercury will drop, ranging from 19°C–15°C, with warmer temperatures in the cities and cooler temps in the east and southeast—around 13°C.
Brewing Storms on the Horizon - Sunday Showdown
Now, brace yourself for a stormy Sunday! Thunderstorms are set to make a comeback, especially in the East and South, and first, in parts of the center. The DWD is warning of crippling rain, large hail, and powerful gusts up to 100 km/h. Temperatures will explode in the southeast, hitting 27°C–33°C, while elsewhere, they'll hover at 20°C–27°C.
The weather will take a cool down on Monday, starting with a mix of sun and clouds. By later in the day, it'll be mostly sunny in many spots. Keep it peelsy, as temperatures will reach 20°C–26°C.
Severe Storms: The Low-Down
For all you storm chasers out there, there's nothing specific in the forecast for severe storms this Sunday evening and night in Germany. Still, just remember—the weather has been a wild card recently, and Germany has experienced fierce tornadoes like the one that touched down in Altenbeken on June 14, 2025[3].
To stay up-to-date on all the latest predictions and warnings, be sure to check in with the official DWD website or local news sources. After all, knowing is half the battle against Mother Nature's wrath!
Potential Stormy Impact
- Gusty Winds: Severe storms might generate strong gusts that wreak havoc on buildings and infrastructure.
- Heavy Rain: Rapid precipitation can lead to flash floods, especially in urban areas.
- Hail: Large hail can wreak havoc on crops and vehicles.
- Power Outages: Lightning strikes can knock out power supply.
- Brace yourself for strong gusty winds on Sunday as thunderstorms return, according to the weather-forecasting by the German Weather Service (DWD), with winds possibly reaching up to 100 km/h.
- The DWD has warned of potential heavy hail, torrential rain, and gusty winds for Sunday, raising concerns for farmers and vehicle owners, as large hail can cause damage to crops and vehicles.
