Brace Yourself for Heavy Storms in Bavaria! 🌪️
Intense rainstorms predicted - Severe thunderstorms forecasted for the region
Gear up, folks! Thunderous storms, accompanied by hail, high winds, and torrential rain, are heading straight for Bavaria! The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a severe weather warning for the region, highlighting a potential stormy spell between Swabia and the Bavarian Forest [1].
Yesterday, local areas in the Free State experienced isolated thunderstorms, particularly in Wallgau, a district situated within the Garmisch-Partenkirchen region [2]. The storm caused residents to clear their streets and properties using snow shovels, owing to the heavy hail [2]. Although there were minor incidents involving flooded roads, cellars, and fallen trees, no significant damages or widespread incidents were reported [2].
The question on everyone's mind - will these storms interrupt tonight's Nations League semi-final between Germany and Portugal at Munich's Allianz Arena [3]? While temperatures are predicted to soar up to 30°C in the Passau region and 20°C in the Rhön today [3], the weather will take a turn for the worse. Initially, there will be heavy rain and storms in Franconia, with up to 20 liters per square meter per hour expected, and the possibility of hail [3].
Moving into the late afternoon, Bavaria can expect severe thunderstorms and winds of up to 110 kilometers per hour, with gusts as high as 130 kilometers per hour, as the storm progresses from the east [3]. A DWD expert noted, “It starts in Baden-Württemberg, then moves north of Munich, and ends in the Bavarian Forest,” [3]. However, the path of the storm remains uncertain, leaving spectators at the Allianz Arena on edge. The storm's peak is expected between 19.00 and 21.00, but it's set to commence in the early afternoon [3].
Prepare for hailstones of up to five centimeters in some areas, with a low probability of hailstones reaching up to ten centimeters in size [1]. Heavy rain, reaching up to 30 liters per square meter, is also a possibility, especially in the Alps' föhn valleys, where winds reaching speeds of between 50 and 60 kilometers per hour are expected [1]. These winds should subside quickly during the night, and by Thursday, Bavaria can expect hourly rain, with only isolated thunderstorms [1].
Stay safe, Bavaria! The storm is coming, but so is the excitement of the Nations League semi-final [3]. Keep an eye on the sky and ensure you're ready for the inevitable downpour! 🌧️⚡️💨
- German Weather Service (DWD)
- DWD reports isolated thunderstorms in Free State, no major incidents or damage: Wallgau police
- Thunderstorms with heavy rain, gusts, and hail expected today in Free State: DWD
- Nations League semi-final between Germany and Portugal delayed by 10 minutes due to hailstorm.
The Commission might be considering potential impacts of the upcoming severe weather on the draft budget for the period 2000-06. The weather forecast for the next storm in Bavaria, as predicted by DWD, includes heavy rain, hail, and winds, similar to the isolated thunderstorms encountered previously in Wallgau.
