Thunderstorm chaos in Bavaria: squalls, lightning strikes and heavy rain!

Thunderstorm chaos in Bavaria: squalls, lightning strikes and heavy rain!

In the last few days the weather over Germany has worsened dramatically. In Bavaria and Saxony in particular, emergency services had to respond due to severe thunderstorms and storm warnings. Loud BR.de The consequences of the storms were particularly noticeable on Monday. Thunderstorm cells moved across southern Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate, with a line of thunderstorms along the Danube bringing gusts of up to 100 km/h.

There was a dramatic lightning strike in the region around the Cham district that set a field on fire. The fire brigade was quickly on the scene, but also had to be deployed in Furth im Wald and Pfakofen, where fallen trees and pushed-out manhole covers blocked the streets. In Upper Bavaria, the emergency services were busy with numerous operations and the damage is currently still unclear. The districts of Dachau, Fürstenfeldbruck and Erding were particularly affected.

Nightly thunderstorms are coming

The German Weather Service (DWD) has again issued severe weather warnings for parts of Bavaria. There are warnings of hurricane-force gusts of up to 110 km/h and rainfall could increase to up to 30 liters per square meter within an hour in certain regions. This could lead to further difficult weather conditions in the next few days. The DWD recommends avoiding spending time outdoors.

The intensity of the thunderstorms and the dangers caused by the storms are not just limited to Bavaria. The weather is also hitting with full force in parts of Saxony, such as the Trachenberge district of Dresden. Confirmed on Monday morning MDR.de that a lightning strike set the roof of an apartment building on fire. Fortunately, all residents were able to get to safety in time. The fire department arrived quickly, but needed to use a turntable ladder to extinguish the flames. Here too, the extent of the damage was still unclear at this point.

Storm warnings at a glance

Let's take a look at the severe weather warnings that are currently active in Bavaria. The overview maps Unwetterzentrale.de provide a clear picture of the dangerous situation. There are different warning levels: from advance warnings in yellow to acute alerts in red and purple, which represent extremely strong storms. The warnings are constantly updated by experienced meteorologists and provide valuable guidance.

The situation remains serious and citizens are called upon to remain vigilant and monitor developments. Whether in rural areas or big cities, the weather doesn't stop. Good preparation and heeding warnings are now more important than ever.