Storm alarm in Emmendingen: permanent rain threatens until midnight!

Storm alarm in Emmendingen: permanent rain threatens until midnight!

Emmendingen, Deutschland - Shake alarm in Emmendingen! The German Weather Service (DWD) has published a drastic warning of constant rain for today, November 19, 2024. This official weather warning applies from 1:57 p.m. and is expected to continue until 01:00 a.m. on November 20th. The region has to be prepared for violent rainfall that could be between 35 and 50 liters per square meter. Up to 100 liters per square meter are even possible in particularly affected areas!

The current weather conditions already show light rain at 10 ° C and a humidity of 78 %. The wind blows at 36 km/h and could increase in intensity in the coming hours. Drivers and pedestrians should adapt to flooded roads and underpasses and avoid dangerous sections. The DWD has put the warning level on orange, which means that the population should be particularly careful.

What does that mean for the region?

The weather conditions could lead to isolated floods, and the citizens are asked to adapt their behavior in road traffic. The warning is considered a striking weather warning, and the DWD differentiates between different warning levels that range from yellow to dark red. The hourly weather development shows that the amount of precipitation increases to 100 % by evening, which could further tighten the situation.

In order to always stay up to date, we recommend that we follow the warnings of the DWD and to find out more about the current events in the region. Stay safe and avoid endangered areas!