Storm warning for the county of Bentheim and Emsland: severe thunderstorms are imminent!

Storm warning for the county of Bentheim and Emsland: severe thunderstorms are imminent!

The German Weather Service (DWD) is issuing an official severe weather warning for the districts of Grafschaft Bentheim and Emsland today, July 2, 2025. Triggered by a cold front moving across Germany from the Benelux countries, residents have to prepare for severe thunderstorms. Loud Northern News the thunderstorms are accompanied by some “decent weather”. Apart from heavy rain, which can locally reach up to 60 liters per square meter, hailstones of up to 4 cm are also expected. In addition, storm and hurricane gusts with speeds between 70 and 105 km/h and in isolated cases even hurricane-like gusts of up to 130 km/h are to be expected.

The accompanying dangers should not be underestimated. Falling trees and falling branches in particular represent a serious source of risk. The demand for outdoor safety is therefore high. “Avoid spending time outdoors and seek shelter indoors,” recommends the DWD. It is also advisable to secure loose objects outside and to keep sufficient distance from tall buildings, trees and high-voltage lines.

Overview of the weather situation

In addition to the thunderstorms in the northwest, the weather in Germany is quite varied today. Loud DWD The influence of high pressure ensures hot summer weather, while in the west and northwest there is a risk of severe weather due to thunderstorms. Heavy thunderstorms can be expected in the south, especially in the afternoon and evening, sometimes with heavy rain of up to 30 liters per square meter. Here too, hail and gusts of up to 100 km/h can occur. At night, however, thunderstorm activity calms down, at least temporarily.

However, vigilance remains essential. In this context, the severe weather center continuously reports on the current warning situation. Weather information and severe weather warnings are available around the clock and can be adapted to changing weather conditions. Whether it's a storm, heavy rain or a thunderstorm - the information is always up to date to inform the population and protect them from natural hazards. For further details the Severe Weather Center be consulted.

Important recommendations for action

It is advisable to follow traffic closely and avoid flooded sections of road. The DWD will continue to monitor the weather situation in the coming hours and adapt and update warnings online and via local media and warning apps such as NINA, KATWARN and BIWAPP.

On the whole, today's weather is a real event trick, which requires a certain degree of caution for both nature and local residents. It remains to be seen how the weather situation develops in the next few hours. Stay safe!