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Strong storms are hitting the Main-Spessart: lightning and hail are welcome!
On August 27th, 2025, the DWD warns of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain in the Main-Spessart district. Find out about dangers and protective measures.
Strong storms are hitting the Main-Spessart: lightning and hail are welcome!
A blank look at the clouds over Main-Spessart today couldn't be more misleading. Today, August 27, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) warns of a severe storm that threatens from 6:04 p.m. and until around 7:00 p.m. The region is facing a powerful thunderstorm, accompanied by gusts of up to 70 km/h and heavy rain that can reach up to 20 liters per square meter in an hour. news.de announced this in its current warning message.
The dangers are diverse: lightning strikes can be life-threatening, falling branches and flying objects increase the risk outdoors. You should also expect rapid flooding of streets and underpasses, which can also result in aquaplaning. Experts therefore recommend taking these risks seriously and avoiding spending time outdoors or at least seeking shelter indoors. Securing detached objects and avoiding bodies of water are also on the weather warning to-do list.
Current weather
The sky over Main-Spessart is currently cloudy with a pleasant temperature of 26 degrees Celsius. The humidity is 54 percent and the wind is blowing at 5 km/h. The hour-by-hour forecast until midnight suggests that the thunderstorm situation remains tense. There is a 100 percent chance of precipitation from 9 p.m.
Weather conditions and further developments
In addition to the current warnings, wetterfähren.de reports on the cause of these weather events. Very warm Mediterranean air will move across the region this afternoon, followed by cooler fronts. It is therefore not surprising that further thunderstorms can occur in the later hours. The night from today to tomorrow will also remain uncomfortable, with the possibility that heavy rainfall could even exceed 40 liters per square meter in some places.
For tomorrow, Thursday, the DWD is forecasting rainfall amounts of between 20 and 30 l/m² until the afternoon. A storm warning has also been issued for areas in the eastern Alpine region, where gusts of up to 85 km/h are expected.
Storm warnings in Bavaria
The Severe Weather Center offers an overview map on its platform that shows where specific severe weather warnings have been issued in Bavaria. In addition to heavy rain, thunderstorms, storms and even freezing rain are also potential dangers for the nearby regions. The warning currently primarily affects the Spessart, Rhön and other areas where particular caution is required.
With these developments in mind, citizens in Main-Spessart should prepare well and keep an eye on current warnings. It remains to be seen how the storm situation will develop, but one thing is certain: safety comes first.