Unleashing the German Storm: A Warning of Thunder, Hail, and Furious Winds
The Sturm und Drang of Weather in Germany
- Weather authority issues alert: Storm, thunder, and hail expected; check these maps for potential storm zones.
Germany finds itself in the midst of severe weather, with thunderstorms, storms, and hail pounding some regions, particularly the south. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a grave forecast.
A Clash of Fronts
A cold front, sneaking in from Norway's northwest, is crawling south-eastwards, allowing somewhat milder air masses to invade. However, in the south, it remains swelteringly humid. Expect thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon in the south and Saxony, with localized deluges of up to 15 liters per square meter per hour.
Day of Fury & Peril
During the day, rare, tumultuous thunderstorms are expected to brew in the south, parts of the east, and the southern heartland. This tumult brings the possibility of heavy rainfall amounts of up to 20 liters per square meter in a short while, small hail, and gusts reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour (Bft 8 to 9). The south could witness local weather chaos due to heavy rain, large hail, and gusts up to 80 kilometers per hour (Bft 9). In the north, brief thunderstorms with small hail and gusts of up to 65 kilometers per hour (Bft 8) are less likely.
Beyond the South, a Respite
The rest of the nation will find mostly cloudy skies, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the east and north. Elsewhere, the day will generally remain dry. Temperatures cooler in the northwest will range between 17 to 20 degrees, otherwise, a warmer 21 to 24 degrees will prevail. A moderate west to northwest wind will blow.
Take a peek at the maps below for a real-time visualization of the prevailing weather situation:
Weather Map I: Where the Storm is Born
[The interactive map below chronicles the weather in real-time.] By moving the timeline below the graph, you can access the forecast for later times. Switch the displayed layer at the top right to view thunderstorms, rain, or snow.
Weather Map II: Wind & Storm Briefing
[The map above pinpoints the swiftest wind gusts of the day.]
Weather Map III: Scorching Summer Heat
[The visualization below reveals the day's peak temperatures.]
Weather Map IV: Rainfall, Then and Now
[The map above illustrates precipitation in real-time.]
Weather Map V: Thunderstorm Warnings
[The map above indicates the DWD's thunderstorm warnings for the day. A region tinted red signals a thunderstorm warning.]
Some of the maps used were sourced from wetter.de, a RTL Germany portal, and Windy.com, which pulls data from the "European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts" for their representations and forecasts.
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The community is advised to be vigilant and adhere to the German Weather Service's (DWD) community policy as severe thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds continue to pose risks, particularly in the south and Saxony. Moreover, weather-forecasting predictions indicate the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds in these regions.
