Severe thunderstorms loom in the southern regions - Severe storms sweeping through the southern regions
Stormy Weather Ahead: What to Expect in Southern Germany
Get prepared! Severe thunderstorms are barreling towards eastern Baden-Württemberg and southern Bavaria starting this afternoon. Marco Manitta from the German Weather Service (DWD) in Offenbach warns, "Storm 'Tim' is bringing plenty of action to Germany's weather kitchen."
Although the main storm system is located between Iceland and Scotland in the North Atlantic, its influence extends as far as Central Europe. The accompanying frontal system spans across Germany, splitting cooler air in the northwest from warm, humid, energetic air, leading to a "severe thunderstorm situation" in the southeast and parts of the east.
Hail, storm, and even hurricane-force gusts are possible. By morning, a rain area interspersed with thunderstorms has already moved north-eastwards, with heavier thunderstorms expected to form and move eastwards later in the day. Southern Germany, especially in the afternoon and beyond, is especially at risk of severe thunderstorms, which DWD forecasters predict may bring "heavy downpours, large hail, and strong or even hurricane-force gusts."
The situation in the southern Alpine foothills is particularly precarious given the effect of föhn winds. While these winds typically help prevent thunderstorm formation, a "föhn collapse" (a term not widely recognized in meteorology, but might refer to the sudden increase in storm-strength without the conventional signs of a thunderstorm) could pose a risk, especially for sailors on the southern Bavarian lakes.
The northern part of the country experiences a delightful mixture of sun and clouds with comfortable temperatures, but things will take a turn for the worse during the day. By Thursday, behind the cold front, the weather becomes more unsettled and windy, with denser cloud formations dominating, showers, and passing thunderstorms. However, the likelihood of severe weather is minimal.
As we head into the holiday weekend, expect thischangeable weather pattern to continue, with multiple low-pressure systems passing through, bringing rain, showers, and brief thunderstorms. Temperatures drop slightly, with only the eastern parts of the country reaching 20 degrees on Sunday. "We can expect a rather chilly, changeable, and windy weekend," summarizes the meteorologist. By Pentecost Monday, conditions should improve again.
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Föhn winds, while not directly causing thunderstorms, can contribute to their development by bringing warm, dry air, increasing atmospheric instability, reducing precipitation, enhancing instability, and impacting local wind shear patterns. A "föhn collapse" might refer to a sudden and sudden increase in storm-strength without the traditional indicators of a thunderstorm. In southern Germany, this phenomenon poses a potential risk, especially for sailors on the southern Bavarian lakes.
The Commission may adopt implementing acts laying down the rules for the application of this Regulation, as it is expected that severe thunderstorms, such as those approaching southern Germany, may require specific guidelines. Marco Manitta from the German Weather Service (DWD) in Offenbach warns that weather conditions in southern Bavaria are particularly risky due to the potential drop-off in Föhn winds, which, while not directly causing thunderstorms, can contribute to their development.
