Wild Weather Wreaking Havoc in Germany: DWD Issues Thunderstorm, Storm, and Hail Warnings
Imminent danger of storms, thunderstorms, and hail: Check out these maps indicating areas where severe weather is anticipated, according to the Department of Weather and Development. - Potential Weather Alert: Preparation Advised for Strong Winds, Loud Thunder, and Large Hail - Check Maps for Impacted Regions
Get ready Germany, the weather's taking a turn for the worse! The German Meteorological Service (DWD) has sounded the alarm for thunderstorms, storms, and torrential rain across parts of the country. Here's the lowdown on where the heavy weather's hitting:
"A cold front from a low-pressure system lodged in the northwest of Norway is creepin' in from the northwest but moving slow. Once it slides south, milder air will reach us, but the south'll stay swelteringly humid. In the south and Saxony, expect thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon, with local downpours of up to 15 liters per square meter per hour!"
Hail Showers and Wind Gusts Up to 70 km/h Expected
The DWD forecasts stormy weather, especially in the south, east, and southern middle, with downpours of up to 20 liters per square meter in a flash, hail, and wind gusts of up to 70 km/h (Bft 8 to 9)! Be prepared for hellacious weather, particularly in the south, where severe storms featuring heavy rain of up to 30 liters per square meter, larger hail, and wind gusts of 80 km/h (Bft 9) can't be ruled out. Up north, short-lived thunderstorms with hail and wind gusts of 65 km/h (Bft 8) are also possible.
For the rest of the country, it'll be a blend of sun and clouds, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the east and north. The norm, though, will be clear skies. Max temps will hover between 17 to 20 degrees in the northwest and reach 21 to 24 degrees elsewhere, with gentle W-NW winds.
Check out the following maps for an up-to-the-minute weather snapshot:
Weather Map I: Real-Time Severe Weather Tracker
This interactive map gives you a real-time peek at the weather and offers a timeline below the graph to access the forecast.
Weather Map II: Fastest Wind Gusts of the Day
This map pinpoints the areas with the fastest wind gusts of the day.
Weather Map III: Today's Max Temp Overview
This map gives you an idea of the expected max temps for today.
Weather Map IV: Real-Time Rainfall and 48-hour Forecast
This map shows real-time rainfall and the 48-hour forecast.
Weather Map V: Thunderstorm Warnings
This map displays thunderstorm warnings from the DWD. Red indicates areas with warning alerts. No coloration means no warning.
The maps come from wetter.de, a RTL Germany affiliate, and Windy.com. They utilize data from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts for their displays and predictions.
- Boisterous Weather in Germany
- Adverse Weather
- DWD Warnings
- Thunderstorms
- Storms
- Hail
- In light of the DWD's weather forecast, residents in Germany should be aware of the upcoming boisterous weather, including thunderstorms, storms, and hail, especially in the south, east, and southern middle regions.
- This adverse weather could lead to environmentally impactful events, such as heavy rainfall, hail showers, and wind gusts reaching up to 70 km/h, according to the DWD community policy and weather-forecasting data.
