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Danger of storms in Bavaria: strong wind, rain and snow are threatening!
Storm warnings and extreme weather conditions in Weilheim-Schongau: Heavy rain, squalls and a falling snow line expected.
Danger of storms in Bavaria: strong wind, rain and snow are threatening!
In the coming days, Bavaria is expecting dramatic weather events that will bring both wind and precipitation at the lowest altitudes. According to current reports from the German Weather Service (DWD), a striking cold front is causing severe storm warnings until Friday at 8 p.m. and is affecting all districts in Bavaria Mercury reported.
Especially in the Alps, Upper Palatinate and Lower Bavaria, residents have to expect wind gusts of up to 75 km/h. For mountain dwellers themselves, wind speeds can even reach 100 km/h. Rainfall cannot be ignored either; between 15 and 25 l/m² is expected, especially in the south and west of the Free State. In addition, there will be a drop in temperature from Friday morning, which will cause the values to fall to between 2 and 8 degrees.
Hurricane Joshua is approaching
Another reason for the impending storm is the hurricane “Joshua”, which has reached Germany and is stronger than initially forecast. According to a report by HNA A massive storm field is expected from Thursday evening, causing turbulence throughout northern Germany with wind speeds of up to 90 km/h. The storm field will last up to 12 hours and can lead to broken branches and falling trees, which is why authorities advise avoiding vulnerable areas.
In addition, a storm surge could threaten coastal regions such as Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, making the situation on the North Sea coast even more dangerous. Disruptions to road and rail traffic are also expected inland, while local flight operations could also be affected. For Friday morning, we advise you to seek safety and stay at home if possible.
Preparations and recommendations
The severe weather center informs that half of Germany is already affected by DWD warnings and the situation could worsen by the hour. Here, those affected can view current information about severe weather warnings and weather advisories, as is also the case on Severe Weather Center is described. The weather will remain changeable and unstable until the weekend, with possible sleet and snow showers in mountain areas above 700 to 1000 meters on Sunday.
To prepare for the unstable weather, people should not only pay attention to warnings but also adjust their plans if necessary. According to the DWD, highs of over 12 degrees are not expected in the next few days, so a warm heart is required when the weather outside becomes uncomfortable. While the cold front may be behind us this weekend, new lows are in sight, which could further complicate fragile weather conditions.
So stay alert and well prepared so that you can get through the next few days without any problems!