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Storm surge alarm: Northern Germany will have to withstand intense flooding on Sunday!
Cuxhaven is preparing for storm surge warnings and high water levels this weekend. Restrictions on ferry traffic expected.
Storm surge alarm: Northern Germany will have to withstand intense flooding on Sunday!
The weather this coming weekend is causing worried faces on the German North Sea coast. How World reported, the Federal Office has issued a storm surge warning for Sunday. The coastal regions will be affected with enormous water levels, which will be up to two meters above mean high water. The Elbe, Weser and Ems in particular have to adapt to high water levels.
The highest water levels are expected in the time window from 11:14 a.m. on Helgoland to 1:21 p.m. on Föhr. A rise of up to 2.5 meters above the mean flood level is forecast for the Hamburg Elbe gauge in St. Pauli. This could particularly cause problems in the low-lying areas of the city, where there could be a risk of flooding.
Storm low Detlef ensures evil weather
Storm Detlef not only brings storm surges, but also violent gusts that can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h on Saturday. Picture highlights that the coastal regions and the East Frisian Islands are particularly affected, where gusty winds and continuous rain are expected. The German Weather Service (DWD) never tires of warning the population in Lower Saxony and Bremen to be careful.
In Harlesiel, they reacted to the possible danger at an early stage and cleared the entire beach and campsite area. Even on the night of Sunday, the weather remains uncomfortable, with the possibility for thorough showers. A storm surge is to be expected for Sunday morning, while the level in the affected places, including Bensersiel and Emden, will swell.
Ferry traffic disorders
The storm surge will also significantly affect ferry traffic. How T Online reported that all trips of the “Halunder Jet” to Helgoland on Saturday and Sunday are canceled. There are also numerous cancellations on Langeoog and Borkum, while the ferries in Bensersiel and other places are unsafe and may not be able to leave. Travelers should therefore inform themselves about the situation in good time, as short-term changes are possible at any time.
The weather chaos, which awaits us at the weekend, can also be seen in other parts of Germany: storm gusts over 100 km/h are measured in higher mountain regions and on the Baltic Sea, while in Cologne the zoo remains closed due to the severe weather warning. The Alpine region has already reported speeds of around 100 km/h, and all eyes are directed to the coming days.
Overall, it is important to take the preliminary warnings seriously and prepare accordingly. Nature once again shows on the North Sea coast that it can be unpredictable.