Storm Approaching: Expect Thundershowers
In the heart of Germany, the city of Duisburg has been experiencing an unusual weather pattern over the past few days, with unusually high temperatures persisting for four consecutive days. However, the German Weather Service (DWD) has forecasted a significant change in weather conditions for Wednesday afternoon.
The DWD predicts extremely hot weather conditions for Duisburg, with temperatures expected to approach or even locally reach around 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). This intense heat wave affecting Germany and much of Europe is part of a larger weather phenomenon that has the city on high alert. While the all-time German heat record of 41.2 degrees Celsius (set in Duisburg-Baerl in 2019) is not expected to be broken this Wednesday, the temperatures will still be exceptionally high, potentially causing severe heat stress.
However, the weather in Duisburg is not expected to remain this way for long. A slight cooldown is anticipated starting Thursday.
In a surprising turn of events, Duisburg is currently experiencing severe weather, a stark contrast to the scorching heat of just a few hours ago. The DWD has issued a severe weather warning for Duisburg, warning of heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds.
According to the warning, rainfall amounts between 30 and 40 liters per square meter are expected in a short period in Duisburg. The warning also includes heavy gusts of wind up to 100 km/h. The severe weather warning for Duisburg is in effect for Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have already started in the center of Duisburg at 15:40. Thunder and lightning have been reported from the south of the city, and the weather service warns of hail with grain sizes up to 2 centimeters.
The sudden shift in weather has caught the city's residents by surprise, but the DWD's warnings have ensured that proper precautions are being taken. As Duisburg braces for this dramatic weather shift, residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid travel if possible, and keep an eye on the latest weather updates.
The German Weather Service (DWD) has predicted a significant change in the weather conditions for Duisburg, with heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds expected on Wednesday afternoon. Contrasting the previous heat wave, this severe weather is part of an unexpected shift that has the city on high alert, as indicated by the DWD's weather-forecasting.
