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Mini supercell hits Bremen: 1856 lightning strikes and heavy rain!
A storm over Bremen caused heavy rain and squalls during the night. The DWD warned of a mini super cell.
Mini supercell hits Bremen: 1856 lightning strikes and heavy rain!
On Sunday night, a huge thunderstorm formation raged over Bremen, Delmenhorst and the surrounding area. Heavy rain, violent squalls and even hurricane-like gusts kept residents on tenterhooks. The German Weather Service (DWD) labeled this phenomenon a mini-supercell. Such thunderstorms are characterized by their low-level, rotating updrafts and can cause very localized but violent weather events, as Weser-Kurier reports.
In the period between 11:55 p.m. and 12:25 a.m., a whopping 1,856 lightning strikes were counted over Delmenhorst, Ganderkesee and the western part of Bremen. A few minutes later, around 25 liters of rain per square meter fell in the region within 30 minutes. The police in Bremen and Delmenhorst initially reported no major operations, but the Bremen fire department was called upon to respond to a total of ten operations on Sunday morning. Two of these involved flooded basements, while the rest involved fallen tree branches on roads.
Possible thunderstorm dangers in Germany
The weather situation in Germany remains tense. Like HNA and Come-on report in detail, there is a threat of supercells in many regions of the country, including Bavaria, Saxony and Brandenburg, which can be accompanied by violent hail and squalls. Weather expert Kathy Schrey warns that these hailstones can reach a diameter of over 5 cm and cause significant damage to buildings and vehicles.
The current weather situation is characterized by extreme wind shear, which brings huge changes in wind direction and speed and can promote the formation of tornadoes. The DWD therefore calls for caution and says something similar for the coming days. If you are in affected areas, it is best to stay at home to protect yourself and others.
Protection from the storms
The risks posed by these weather phenomena should not be underestimated. In addition to the forces of nature themselves, there is also the risk of flooding in densely built-up areas. Regions where up to 30 liters of rain per square meter can fall in the short term could be particularly affected. Gusts could reach speeds of up to 110 km/h. Here, too, it is important to remain vigilant and take the DWD's warnings seriously in order to avoid accidents and damage.
In such weather chaos, it is important to always keep an eye on both your own safety and that of those around you. Nature shows itself at its wildest side, and with the right caution you can still get through the storm season with some peace of mind.