Thuringia braces for approaching storm, heading towards the Free State!
Sizzling Heat Gives Way to incoming Storm in Thuringia
Summer has officially arrived in Thuringia, and the weekend's temperatures have soared. But, brace yourself, as a severe storm looms on the horizon.
The German Weather Service has issued a dire warning about the brewing storm. Let's take a look at the areas in Thuringia that may be hit the hardest.
Thunder and Turmoil in Thuringia
If you can, seize Sunday (15th June) to enjoy the sunshine and balmy temperatures in the morning, as the weather may turn chaotic in parts of Thuringia come afternoon. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potentially even hail could wreak havoc in certain regions.
Trouble Brewing: The Storm Approaches
According to the updated forecasts, Thuringia's sky will soon be filled with hot and thunderstorm-prone air. The sunshine at week's end won't last long, as temperatures may rise to a sweltering 29°C. However, the calm before the storm could turn uncomfortable in the afternoon as the risk of thunderstorms escalates, and localized heavy rain is expected. Hail up to 3 cm in diameter might also make an appearance, alongside wind gusts reaching up to 85 km/h.
The city of Jena might face the brunt of the storm between 3 pm to 4 pm on Sunday (15th June), while the Weimarer Land district could experience the storm's wrath from 6:45 pm to around 8 pm.
More Thunderstorm Trouble
At this critical juncture, the DWD issues a "danger to life" warning. While enjoying the outdoors, you could encounter lightning, falling trees, or tumbling debris. Flooding of streets and cellars, landslides, and hail damage are all potential hazards.
The DWD ranks the thunderstorm risk at level 3 out of 4. During the storm, they recommend staying indoors and seeking shelter. If you're in your vehicle, adjust your driving behaviors to cope with flooded sections and keep all windows and doors securely closed.
Essential Updates
This weather system follows a series of intense thunderstorms and hail events that have recently battered several German regions, including neighboring states like Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Rhineland-Palatinate. While Thuringia has yet to report widespread injuries from this latest bout of stormy weather, earlier incidents in adjacent regions resulted in numerous emergency calls and isolated injuries from hail.
Monitor your local weather forecasts and emergency alerts for the latest updates on the situation. At present, the current weather in Thuringia shows few clouds, but rapid storm development is possible.
Stay prepared for any sudden changes in weather, and ensure you're ready to act should emergencies arise.forecasts
- The weather-forecasting agencies have warned of a severe storm approaching Thuringia, advising residents to brace for heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and possible winds reaching up to 85 km/h.
- The German Weather Service (DWD) has ranked the thunderstorm risk at level 3 out of 4, emphasizing the need for everyone to stay indoors and seek shelter during the storm.
