Inclement Weather Alert: Germany's Stormy Weekend Ahead!
Stormy weather predictions for select regions in Germany issued by meteorological services.
Brace yourselves, folks! The German Weather Service (DWD) is issuing a severe weather advisory for this Sunday afternoon, especially in the southern and eastern regions of the country. Get ready for heavy rain, hail, and powerful winds that could reach up to 100 kilometers per hour in some areas6. Hailstones up to three centimeters in diameter are also a possibility6. This stormy business won't stop on Monday either - the east and southeast will continue to see intense weather conditions6.
Don't fret, though, as the DWD predicts the storm will move on by Monday night, leaving us all to enjoy some calmer skies starting from next week. On Monday, the east and southeast will remain cloudy with scattered showers, while the southwest and North Sea will see some sunshine6. The temperatures next Monday will range from 20 to 26 degrees Celsius6.
A Stormy Weekend Across Germany
We've already had a taste of the rough weather on Saturday and Sunday night, as storms hit several parts of Germany. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the city of Paderborn was particularly hard-hit, with flood-soaked basements, a collapsed production hall roof under water, disrupted elevator operation at the hospital, and campus damage at the university7. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries as a result7.
Investigating Tornado Reports
There have been various media reports and videos shared on TikTok suggesting a tornado touched down in Altenbeken, a municipality in the Paderborn district135. The German Weather Service is currently investigating these reports8.
In alignment with the weather forecasting from DWD, we can expect another day of stormy weather across Germany on Sunday, with potential hail, heavy rain, and winds reaching up to 100 km/h in some areas. Additionally, there is an ongoing investigation by the German Weather Service into reports of a possible tornado that allegedly touched down in Altenbeken.
