Storm Warnings Issued for This Wednesday: Hurricane Approaching
Strong Hurricane-Like Storms Warned for Pforzheim on Wednesday
Residents in the Pforzheim area are advised to be prepared for severe, hurricane-like storms on Wednesday, as the German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a weather warning. The warning, which is in effect until 13:00 on January 3, 2018, pertains specifically to the Pforzheim area.
According to the DWD, the wind is expected to be the strongest during the night and early morning, with severe storm gusts of up to 100 km/h (Beaufort 10) expected from the west. The wind will significantly increase from midnight, reaching hurricane-like gusts of up to 115 km/h (Beaufort 11) temporarily during heavy showers and thunderstorms.
Gusts exceeding 120 km/h (Beaufort 12) are not ruled out in some areas, and some areas may experience wind gusts exceeding this limit. The nature of the storms is hurricane-like, with the winds expected to be strong and unpredictable.
The DWD has issued this warning based on their preliminary notice, and the warning is being passed on verbatim by the source. The risk of severe weather will decrease from midday, but showers and thunderstorms with heavy gusts of up to 100 km/h (Beaufort 10) can still form after this time.
Residents are advised to take precautions to secure their properties and stay indoors during the storm. The DWD will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.
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