Storm alarm in Hesse: thunderstorms, hail and storms up to 105 km/h!

Storm alarm in Hesse: thunderstorms, hail and storms up to 105 km/h!

A violent storm is moving through Hesse. Current thunderstorms and heavy rain are causing numerous warnings from the German Weather Service (DWD) today, July 21, 2025. The risk of training is particularly high in the region around Offenbach and Hanau. The DWD warns of severe thunderstorms of level 3 out of 4, with expected hurricane-like gusts of up to 105 km/h, heavy rain of up to 25 liters per square meter per hour and even hail.

The storm is already having its first effects. Telephone calls and reports from the fire brigade are increasing, while the police had to close federal highway 43a near Hanau due to blocked drains. The thunderstorm cells that are moving across the country from North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate will bring a tropical night with them, but the weather situation will remain unstable. A low pressure area near Great Britain ensures that thunderstorm activity continues and does not appear to be decreasing on Sunday evening or Monday night.

Expected weather conditions and recommendations

What can people in the affected regions expect? According to current forecasts, thunderstorm activity will continue on Monday with heavy rain and stormy winds. The temperatures will range between 25 degrees. The weather is expected to calm down on Tuesday, but local thunderstorms cannot be ruled out overnight.

The cities and districts in Hesse, for example, are particularly affected by this severe weather situation and are under a new level 2 warning until at least 7:30 p.m. A further look across the country's borders shows that the east and northeast of Germany are also affected by extreme rainfall. The DWD warnings extend from Saxony to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where rainfall amounts of between 80 and 140 liters per square meter are said to be possible within 12 hours. The risk of flooding, aquaplaning and landslides should be taken seriously by all drivers.

Measures and event cancellations

In Frankfurt, the CSD was temporarily stopped due to the storm interruptions. Organizers urge you not to travel to the event location. Other events, such as Robbie Williams' open-air concert in Berlin, have also been postponed due to weather, highlighting the need to heed all weather warnings.

All of this information underscores the urgency of keeping up to date with current weather conditions. The German Weather Service advises taking special precautionary measures to protect yourself and others. If there is a risk of thunderstorms, you should stay away from forests and open areas to minimize the risk of falling trees and lightning strikes. Hopefully the announced calming weather will soon bring relief.

For the Hesse region, the warning due to the storm is valid until 6:30 p.m. this evening. The coming hours could be crucial in determining whether the situation will ease or whether further problems will arise from the storm. So stay alert and attentive!

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