Unsettled Weather Hits Germany: DWD Warns of Storms, Thunderstorms, and Hail - These Maps Show the Affected Areas
Severe Weather Alert: Meteoalarm predicts storms, thunderstorms, and hail across various regions - check these maps for weather threats in your area. - Severe weather alert: Storms, thunder, and hail anticipated; check these maps for areas at risk
Germany's June isn't off to a great start, with the German Weather Service (DWD) sounding the alarm for severe weather with thunderstorms, storms, and rain. Here's what to expect:
"A cold front, west of Norway, has moved in from the northwest, but it's crawling southeast at a snail's pace. Behind it, we're seeing slightly warmer air masses, though the south remains warm and humid. In the south and Saxony, thunderstorms are forecast in the morning and afternoon, with localized downpours of up to 15 liters per square meter in an hour."
Small hail and winds up to 70 km/h
During the day, the DWD anticipates significant thunderstorms in the south, parts of the east, and the southern center. Heavy rain with amounts of up to 20 l/qm within a short time, small hail, and gusts up to 70 km/h (Bft 8 to 9) are probable. The south may experience localized severe weather due to heavy rain of up to 30 l/qm, larger hail, and gusts up to 80 km/h (Bft 9). In the north, short thunderstorms with small hail and gusts up to 65 km/h (Bft 8) could also occur.
The rest of the country will be partly cloudy, with occasional showers and thunderstorms in the east and north. Mostly, it will remain dry. Temperatures in the northwest will reach 17 to 20 degrees, while the rest of the country will experience 21 to 24 degrees. Light to moderate west to northwest wind.
Check out the maps below for the current weather situation:
Map I - Severe weather development in real-time
This interactive map provides real-time weather information and forecasts for a later time. You can also switch between different layers, such as thunderstorms, rain, or snow, on the top right.[3]
Map II - Gustiest winds of the day
This map shows the locations predicted to experience the fastest wind gusts of the day.[3]
Map III - Maximum temperatures for today
This overview displays the expected maximum temperatures for the day.[4]
Map IV - Real-time precipitation and 48-hour forecast
This map displays the current precipitation and a 48-hour forecast.[4]
Map V - Thunderstorm warnings for today
This map indicates the areas under thunderstorm warnings issued by the DWD for the day. Red-colored areas represent regions with warnings, while other areas have no warning.[4]
Some of the maps used are from wetter.de, a portal belonging to RTL Germany like stern. Additional maps from Windy.com have been integrated. The creators use the model from the "European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts" for their displays and forecasts.[4]
- Severe Weather
- Germany
- Thunderstorms
- Storm
- Hail
[1] https://www.dwd.de/DE/dyn/score/load/525.html?DRH%5Bdwd01mod%5D=2&DRH%5Bprodnav%5D=638&DRH%5Blayernav%5D=1&_NFN=detailscreen&DRH%5Bdwdvorg%5D=mod&DWRV=NULL&_u=1685155041217
[2] https://www.nachrichten.de/strom/der-sturm-in-sueddeutschland-das-aktuelle-gesamtbild-bild-152483381.html
[3] https://wetter.de/midd/index.shtml?LOW=42&MED=50&HIG=60&day=49
[4] https://windy.com/radar/de-de
[5] https://www.dwd.de/DE/leit/wetter/wetterwarnungen/wetterwarnungen.html
- Given the current cold front moving southeast, the community policy should emphasize caution, particularly for residents in the south, parts of the east, and the southern center of Germany, as these regions are at a higher risk for severe weather with thunderstorms, heavy rain, small hail, and strong winds.
- In the aftermath of the unsettled weather, it would be beneficial for environmental agencies to assess the impact of the storms, thunderstorms, and hail on the local ecosystems, as the weather-forecasting data indicates a higher probability of localized severe weather in specific areas of Germany.
