Forecast for Bavaria: Bracing for Severe Thunderstorms - with a Sprinkle of Sunshine!
Severe storms and electric bursts hit the Free State, accompanied by brief periods of sunshine. - Thunderstorms and rain showers appearing in the Free State with occasional sunny spells.
Hey there folks! 🎉 saddle up because Bavaria's forecast has some rollercoaster weather in store for the week ahead!
Prepare to bundle up, as stormy skies are heading Bavaria's way. Info from the German Weather Service (DWD) reveals that beginning Sunday afternoon, thunderstorms are on the horizon, blowing in from the west. Keep your eyes peeled for hail up to three centimeters wide, fierce winds, and heavy downpours! Emergency services were already on high alert on Sunday afternoon and evening in Franconia, thanks to fallen trees, flooded roads, and waterlogged basements.
Buckle up, folks, as the DWD predicts frequent deployments in Lower Franconia, Upper Franconia, Middle Franconia, Swabia, Upper Palatinate, and Upper Bavaria regions. The Upper Franconia police headquarters acknowledged the occasion with "multiple deployments" during the evening. In Trebgast (Kulmbach district), a sports hall received damage during the storm.
On the other hand, Lower Franconia and Middle Franconia saw minimal initial impact, and the A6 motorway was only briefly flooded between Neuendettelsau and Schwabach in Middle Franconia. No weather-related emergencies were noted in Upper Palatinate, Upper Bavaria, or Swabia. Thankfully, no significant injuries were sustained thus far!
A scoop of ice cream may have to wait, as mostly cloudy skies dominate the start of the week. The DWD foresees more showers and thunderstorms. However, Lower Franconia may catch a glimpse of sunshine in the second half of Monday. Temperatures range from a chill 19 to a balmy 24 degrees.
Don't ditch that umbrella just yet, as more rain and individual thunderstorms brew for Tuesday. Wednesday kicks off bright and clear but cloud coverage picks up steadily from Lower Franconia. Brace for showers and thunderstorms, with southern regions prepping for severe storms. Temperatures range from 20 to 27 degrees.
Key Insights:
- Severe Thunderstorms in Southern Bavaria
In June 2025, several regions of Bavaria were struck by severe thunderstorms, driven by a low-pressure system. The storms' wrath extended to Schwaben, Allgäu, Upper and Lower Bavaria, and Upper Palatinate regions.
- Impact in Lower and Middle Franconia
Substantial rainfall and large hailstones were predicted to affect southern Germany, including parts of Bavaria, though specific incidents in Lower and Middle Franconia were not explicitly mentioned. Still, residents here should be prepared for heavy rainfall and potentially massive hailstones.
- General Impact Across Bavaria
- Gigantic Hailstones: Some hailstones could reach baseball sizes, comparable to about eight centimeters.
- Gusty Winds: High winds with hurricane-force gusts pose a risk to vehicles, buildings, and agriculture.
- Turbulence and Aviation Impact: Turbulence forced a Ryanair plane to make an emergency landing, with passengers sustaining injuries.
- Geographical Areas Affected: Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Munich experienced damage and hailstorms.
The Commission took into account the weather-forecasting information when consulting on the draft regulation regarding the application of the rules on the protection of the environment in Bavaria as it braces for severe thunderstorms. The weather-forecasting models predict the possibility of large hailstones, gusty winds, and heavy downpours, similar to those described in the weather report.
