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Severe weather warnings: Thunderstorms and hail threaten central and southern Germany!
Find out current severe weather warnings and weather forecasts for Germany, while thunderstorms and hail affect the east and south.
Severe weather warnings: Thunderstorms and hail threaten central and southern Germany!
Today, June 15, 2025, the citizens of Cologne are facing a severe change in the weather. What feels like a refreshing break from the heat could quickly turn into severe thunderstorms and uncomfortable conditions. The German Weather Service (DWD) warns of severe thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain, especially in the eastern and southern regions of Germany. This warning not only affects our area, but also Saxony and Baden-Württemberg, where strong thunderstorms are already causing a stir locally. fr.de reports that ...
The situation is getting worse: In Ulm and the surrounding area the severe weather warning level 3 (red) applies, while in southern Türingen level 4 (purple) has even been reached. For many households, especially in the Eifel district of Bitburg-Prüm, this means that they have to prepare for power outages. The thunderstorms there have already caused a power outage for up to 700 residents. A lightning strike in Winterspelt also led to further outages in Neuerburg. The fire department had its hands full, not only in Paderborn, but also in Bremen, where broken trees and floods led to numerous calls.
Impressions of the storm situation
Fans of rather calm weather can expect unsettled weather conditions in the coming days. Temperatures in North Rhine-Westphalia fall to a modest 22 to 26 degrees. Anyone who has a basement or low-lying rooms in this weather should exercise caution. Funnel-shaped cloud formations have already been spotted in the Eifel and especially in Paderborn, suggesting the possibility of a tornado. In just three hours, 30 to 40 liters of rain per square meter fell in this place, a remarkable amount!
The severe weather center offers comprehensive information and recently warned of possible natural hazards such as storms and freezing rain. In Germany there are currently a large number of severe weather warnings, which are indicated by local advance warnings or acute warnings. Anyone interested can quickly find out about the current situation using an overview map. Severe Weather Center explains the situation...
Forecasts and outlook
The DWD is sounding the alarm and predicts that the thunderstorm “Finja” will move from France to the southwestern half of Germany on Monday. Thunderstorms, gusts of up to 100 km/h and hail are expected, with heavier amounts of rain expected. The affected regions include not only North Rhine-Westphalia, but also Rhineland-Palatinate, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. These forecasts indicate that there could be a lot going on here in Cologne in terms of weather in the coming days. stern.de informs about this...
Citizens are well advised to keep their eyes open and take protective measures if necessary. The weather will be unstable over the next few days and could even become dangerous. Stay safe and well informed!