Violent thunderstorms and floods of rain: severe weather warning for Baden-Württemberg!

Violent thunderstorms and floods of rain: severe weather warning for Baden-Württemberg!

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are currently approaching in Baden-Württemberg. These forecasts have caught the attention of the German Weather Service (DWD), which has issued an official severe weather warning. The south of the state will be particularly affected, where heavy rain is expected at times on Thursday, August 21st. While temperatures in the Allgäu drop to 17 degrees, they can rise to 25 degrees in the northern Upper Rhine Graben.

The southwest has it all: meteorologists expect rainfall of 30 to 50 liters per square meter within 24 hours. In some regions, for example from the southern Upper Rhine via the Black Forest to the Alb and Upper Swabia, extreme storms could even be expected locally, where up to 80 liters per square meter could fall. Therefore, an official level three severe weather warning currently applies to this part of the country, it is reported merkur.de.

Storm warnings at a glance

The severe weather center provides a detailed overview map of the warnings in Baden-Württemberg. This map shows severe weather risks in areas such as Breisgau, the Markgräfler Land, the Black Forest and the Swabian Alb. Different types of severe weather warnings provide residents with important information: Advance warnings are given up to 48 hours in advance, while acute warnings classify incoming natural hazards as certain.

• Vorwarnungen (GELB): mögliche Unwetter mit Änderungen in Intensität oder zeitlichem Ablauf.
• Akutwarnungen (ORANGE, ROT, VIOLETT): klassifizieren die Schwere des Unwetters.

The warning levels range from moderate severe weather (ORANGE) to extreme severe weather (PURPLE), which is the highest warning level, such as the Severe Weather Center shows informatively. Ongoing forecasts are adjusted by experienced meteorologists who work around the clock - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Temperatures and weather developments

The weather is expected to calm down on Friday, August 22nd. The rain will clear and the clouds will begin to clear. A mix of sun and cumulus clouds is expected during the day, with temperatures between 18 and 24 degrees. Saturday August 23rd also promises a rather gray outlook, with rain rare and temperatures expected to be between 16 and 22 degrees.

Overall, the north of Baden-Württemberg remains relatively stable and dry, while the south will be severely challenged by the violent thunderstorms and the forecast heavy rain. It is therefore worth following the weather reports closely and being careful, especially in the affected regions. Stay informed and act in a timely manner – a good hand is needed right now!