Weather in NRW unsettled - Damage and cancellations due to storm - Weekend Storms Bring Disruptions to North Rhine-Westphalia
The weekend brought unsettled weather to North Rhine-Westphalia, with strong winds and rain causing disruptions and cancellations. Trees were toppled, and several events were called off for safety reasons.
The German Weather Service warned of gusty winds, especially inland, reaching up to 85 km/h on Saturday. This led to trees being uprooted and blocking roads, requiring the Wuppertal fire department to intervene multiple times to clear the paths.
Sunday saw intermittent rain showers and temperatures ranging from 12 to 17 degrees Celsius. Fresh wind from the west brought isolated gusts, particularly in the highlands. Despite the unsettled weather, heavy storm winds were mainly expected along the North and Baltic Sea coasts, not inland NRW regions excluding the southwest.
Several events were cancelled due to the weather. The Cologne Marathon organisers called off the 'children's run' for safety reasons. The city of Gelsenkirchen cancelled the annual light art event 'Goldstück', and the Cologne Zoo remained closed. A parked taxi was damaged, but fortunately, there were no injuries.
The unsettled weather is expected to continue into the new week, with clouds, wind, and rain showers alternating with sunny periods.
The strong winds and rain have caused some disruptions and cancellations across North Rhine-Westphalia. While the weather is expected to remain unsettled, the region should brace for more gusty winds and rain showers alternating with sunny periods in the coming days.
