Storm alarm in Bavaria: violent thunderstorms and heavy rain are threatening!

Storm alarm in Bavaria: violent thunderstorms and heavy rain are threatening!

On September 4, 2025, storm fronts will move across southern Germany and cause tense weather conditions. In Bavaria in particular, meteorologists have declared a red alert, and many districts are affected by severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail. Loud Focus The districts already affected are on the red warning map:

• Kreis Fürstenfeldbruck
• Kreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen
• Stadt Kaufbeuren
• Kreis Landsberg am Lech
• Kreis Ostallgäu
• Kreis Starnberg
• Kreis Weilheim-Schongau

In addition, warnings from the German Weather Service (DWD) are active in many other districts, including Augsburg, Biberach and Ravensburg. The thunderstorms moved eastwards from the Swabian Alb and the Lake Constance region and already occurred in parts of Franconia in the morning. Up to 30 liters of precipitation per square meter can be expected in a short period of time, accompanied by gusts of up to 80 km/h and hail with grain sizes of up to 2 cm.

Weather conditions and forecasts

The current situation is being further fueled by a cold front from a low over the Norwegian Sea. In the affected regions the air is warm and humid and severe thunderstorms can be expected. The Weather Hazard Service warns that severe thunderstorms can be expected in Upper Swabia, Allgäu and Middle Franconia until Friday night. Rain amounts of up to 40 l/sqm could fall in a short time, as well as hurricane-like gusts with speeds of around 110 km/h. Tuesday is expected to be accompanied by further showers and thunderstorms, while on Friday precipitation can also be expected in regions such as Western Pomerania.

Later in the afternoon, the DWD confirmed the danger situation with advance warnings that apply from 4 p.m. until the early hours of Friday morning. The temperatures, which will initially be between 23 and 28 degrees on this day, will drop drastically as the thunderstorms approach.

Advice and precautions

The population in these areas is advised to keep themselves informed about the current weather situation. The Severe Weather Center provides constantly updated information on the weather situation and has introduced different warning levels. From advance warnings in yellow to moderate storms in orange to extreme storms in purple. It is important to heed the warnings and to seek shelter in good time if there is an impending storm and to avoid traveling unnecessarily.

Overall, the weather situation remains highly changeable and the coming days could bring further surprises. Stay safe!