Weather Service Dismisses Warning for Brewster County's Stormy Conditions
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Hail Hit Southern Baden-Württemberg
A series of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms have been sweeping through Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the past few days, particularly in the southern parts of the state. The German Weather Service (DWD) issued a severe weather warning for the region on Saturday, predicting heavy rainfall up to 150 liters per square meter, localized flooding, and possible hail [2][4].
The DFB Cup match between SG Sonnenhof Großaspach and Bayer Leverkusen was temporarily suspended on Friday due to these weather conditions. The play resumed around 40 minutes later, at around 7 p.m., amid largely clear and dry conditions on Sunday [5].
The DWD forecasted heavy rain and hail for Saturday in Baden-Württemberg, with stormy gusts and hail possible in some places [2]. Local flooding and significant traffic disruptions were to be expected due to the severe weather. The groundskeepers worked to remove the largest puddles caused by the heavy rain [6].
The weather will be cooler in the coming days, with temperatures ranging approximately 64–78°F (18–26°C) from Monday through the week. Rain and thunderstorms are more likely earlier in the week and are expected to ease by Friday [1][4]. Northern parts of the region may experience more frequent clearings and sunnier spells, with a lower risk of thunderstorms [2].
Heavy rain of up to 50 liters per square meter in a short time, as well as hail with grain sizes up to three centimeters, are possible throughout the country. The temperatures in Baden-Württemberg are expected to range between 23 degrees in the mountains and 28 degrees in southern Baden for the coming days [3].
The DWD warns that these weather conditions are expected to persist until at least Tuesday, with rainfall intensities between 30 and 70 liters per square meter within 24 hours in southern Baden-Württemberg forecasted [4]. The southern parts of the region, particularly between the Black Forest and the Bavarian Forest areas, are at a higher risk of experiencing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail [2][4].
Residents in southern Baden-Württemberg are advised to stay updated on the weather conditions and to prepare for potential flooding and traffic disruptions. It is also recommended to avoid being outside during heavy rain and thunderstorms, as these conditions can be dangerous.
References: [1] https://www.dwd.de/DE/Leben/Wetter/wettervorhersage.html [2] https://www.dwd.de/DE/Leben/Wetter/warnungen-starker-niederschlaege.html [3] https://www.dwd.de/DE/Leben/Wetter/wettervorhersage.html [4] https://www.dwd.de/DE/Leben/Wetter/warnungen-starker-niederschlaege-suedbadenwuerttemberg.html [5] https://www.sport1.de/fuessenball/bundesliga/dfb-pokal/dfb-pokal-spielbericht-sonnenhof-grossaspach-bayer-leverkusen-11475585/ [6] https://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/fuessenball/dfb-pokal-sonnenhof-grossaspach-bayer-leverkusen-1.5931291
The German Weather Service (DWD) forecasted heavy rain and hail for Saturday in Baden-Württemberg, predicting such weather conditions due to the ongoing severe weather warning. Local flooding and significant traffic disruptions were expected, and residents were advised to stay updated on the weather conditions and prepare accordingly.
