Weather advisory: Thunderstorms, torrential rain, and hail forecast for certain areas of Duisburg
Sat's Storm Warnings in Duisburg 🚧Warning! 🚧 Heavy thunderstorms are barreling through Duisburg's southern half this coming Saturday! Here's the lowdown on the areas at risk and what to expect.
foreach storm, fear not! The German meteorological authority (DWD) has caught wind of the impending storm and provided a heads-up. On June 14, the southerly part of the city, south of the Ruhr, is expected to get battered by thunderstorms. Buckle up between 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM as wind gusts of up to 80 km/h is on the horizon, along with man-high rainfall (up to 25 liters per square meter per hour). Slick hail might fall as well.
💡Did you know? To prepare for and react to thunderstorm warnings, here are some tips:
- Timely Updates: Keep a close eye on local weather predictions and enroll in emergency alerts to stay abreast of the situation.
- Cautionary Measures:
- Homebound: Stay indoors during thunderstorms, steer clear of windows and doors.
- Outdoor Life: Avert being in exposed areas, near water bodies, or under trees. If caught outdoors, seek shelter pronto.
- Journey: Traveling during thunderstorms is iffy. Proceed with caution on roads that could become slippery or flooded.
- Power Issues: Be ready for possible blackouts by having flashlights, extra batteries, and a battery-powered radio stashed away.
- Clean-Up: After the storm, be vigilant of fallen branches and debris when making your exit or tallying your territory.
💡Extra bits:- Flooding: Excessive rain brings the peril of floods, especially in low-lying areas.- Power outages: Lightning strikes often lead to power interruptions.- Property Damage: Strong winds can wreak havoc on buildings and vehicles.
If you're on the hunt for older weather event details in Duisburg, scour local news archives or meteorological websites for a gooey details of previous storms. Stay safe, Duisburg! 🌧️⚡️🌪️🚧
- Ensure you have timely updates on the weather-forecasting for Saturday to stay abreast of the heavy thunderstorms in Duisburg.
- In case of thunderstorms, be cautious, stay indoors, avoid exposed areas, and be ready for possible power issues due to high winds or lightning strikes.
