Thunderstorm advisory for Berlin this afternoon, expect potential heavy downpours and lightning.
A Stormy Pentecost Weekend in Berlin
Welcome to Berlin, where the weather god ... well, maybe didn't have a great sense of timing for our weekend plans. Over Pentecost, the city saw unsettled weather, with Sunday afternoon turning particularly wild.
Sunday Stormy Spectacle
The German Weather Service (DWD) was more than happy to confirm it – the sky on Sunday was a mess, covered with countless clouds, and it showered on and off throughout the day. Occasionally, the wind howled from the southwest to the west, making quite the racket. But the real show-stoppers were the thunderstorms that kicked up, complete with small hail, heavy rain, and strong gusts.
Thunderstorm Warning
The DWD issued a warning for heavy thunderstorms around 12:00 pm. These tempests were advancing from the west and posed a risk of lightning strikes, falling branches, and flying debris. The wind warning was in effect from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with gusts of up to 80 km/h possible. Worth noting, local winds were causing a stir in northern Brandenburg too. But as the evening wore on, the wind began to die down, and temperatures peaked at a balmy 21 degrees.
No Major Fire Department Deployments
According to the Berlin Fire Department, they hadn't responded to any major calls related to the thunderstorms. Of course, other parts of the state had seen their fair share of issues, like fallen trees and branches.
A Cloudy Night and Showers on Monday
The night was cloudy with occasional showers, and minimum temperatures dipped down to a chilly 9 degrees. And if you thought Monday might bring a reprieve, think again. The sky was still changeable to heavily clouded, with occasional showers. The temperature reached a comfortable 19 degrees, but don't forget about those gusty winds.
Tuesday – More Rain Ahead
Tuesday, too, had a dreary forecast. Initially, it was cloudy in northern Brandenburg, with rain showers in the afternoon. The high temperatures would range from 19 to 22 degrees, so it's not all bad news.
The Berlin and Brandenburg weather map is a helpful tool to keep tabs on the ever-changing skies. Stay safe, Berliners!
Sources: DWD, Time and Date, AccuWeather
Recent weather in Berlin: The city had a high of 79.3°F on June 1 and a low of 48.1°F on June 10. A light rain was reported on June 9, with a temperature of 19°C and 52% humidity.
Pentecost Monday forecast: Approximately 18°C with a low of 12°C.
Pentecost Tuesday forecast: Around 21°C with a low of 11°C.
Impact and Subsequent Weather: The thunderstorms on Sunday didn't seem to cause any major issues in Berlin. However, the city was forecasted to experience 21 rainy days in June. The DWD issued a warning for midday hours on June 11, but the specifics of the warning aren't provided in the search results.
The German Weather Service (DWD) was responsible for the weather-forecasting that indicated a stormy weekend in Berlin, particularly on Sunday. Despite the weather-forecasting, Sunday's weather in Berlin turned out to be quite unsettled, bringing thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong gusts.
