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Headline: Severe Weather Warning Issued for Neuss: Heavy Rain, High Winds, and Possible Tornadoes Expected
Residents of Neuss are urged to take precautions as a severe weather warning has been issued for the Rhein District. The Ordnance Office of the Rhein District has issued a warning for today, May 19, 2022, from 14:00 to 22:00, and for tomorrow throughout the day.
Heavy rain, larger hailstones of up to 5 cm in size, and hurricane gusts of over 140 km/h are anticipated for tomorrow. Today, heavy rain and strong gusts of wind between 80 km/h and 100 km/h are expected, with locally hurricane gusts of up to 120 km/h. The German Weather Service expects larger hailstones of over 2 cm in size today.
The risk of tornadoes, which can break walls and roofs, is not negligible during these storms. Local flooding can occur due to heavy rain, especially in lower-lying residential areas and basements. Attention should be paid to these potential hazards.
The Office for Safety and Order of the Rhein District Neuss recommends refraining from outdoor activities and staying indoors, away from windows. It is essential to monitor local weather alerts via TV, radio, or weather apps for updates.
In case of emergency, call the emergency number 112 for the rescue service and fire department. The district control center can be reached via the telephone number 0 21 31/13 50. The control center is well-staffed for an increased number of emergency calls due to the current severe weather situation.
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- The German Weather Service is forecasting severe weather conditions for Neuss, including heavy rain and hailstones over 2 cm in size today and larger hailstones of up to 5 cm in size, hurricane gusts over 140 km/h, and the risk of tornadoes tomorrow.
- Residents are advised to monitor local weather alerts via TV, radio, or weather apps for updates and stay indoors, away from windows during the severe weather warning, which has been issued from 14:00 to 22:00 today and throughout tomorrow by the Ordnance Office of the Rhein District.
