Storm warning for Hamm: up to 75 km/h – secure your items!

Storm warning for Hamm: up to 75 km/h – secure your items!

On September 16, 2025, an official weather warning from the German Weather Service (DWD) will be reported from Hamm. This warning is valid between 06:00 and 18:00 today and concerns a range of wind gusts reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h, while gusts of up to 75 km/h are possible in exposed locations. The warning level is currently yellow, which means caution is advised. The DWD recommends securing loose items and taking particular care outdoors as weather conditions can be unpredictable. The clear sky over Hamm with a temperature of 15 degrees and a humidity of 67% belies the impending winds.

The current wind strength in Hamm is already 37 km/h, while the UV index is at a low value of 0. Over the next few hours, the storm center will provide regular information about the weather situation. Winds of around 36-38 km/h are forecast every hour, with the probability of precipitation being 0%, until a slight increase is observed around 4:00 a.m.

What is the cause of the warnings?

The DWD regularly issues warnings with danger information in the event of impending storms. With its color-graded warning systems from green (no warning) to red (severe storm), the DWD offers a helpful overview so that you can react in a timely manner to dangerous weather conditions. In the early phase, warnings are often yellow, like the warning issued today, which can also be viewed in interactive maps on the DWD website. These maps are updated every 30 minutes and allow people to refer to their individual places of residence, which is important not only for Hamm but for the whole of Germany.

In the past, severe storms such as the flood disaster in the Ahr Valley in 2021 have shown how quickly weather phenomena can cause serious damage. It is a real challenge for meteorologists to make thunderstorm forecasts because they often depend on small differences. Black ice in winter is also considered one of the most difficult weather conditions because it is difficult to predict.

What to do if there are severe weather warnings?

If there is a threat of severe weather, not only the DWD, but also the severe weather center advises to ensure that information is always up to date. From the overview map from unwetterzentrale.de you can quickly see whether your own residential area is at risk of interruptions or damage due to storms, heavy rain or other natural hazards. A distinction is made between advance warnings, which are given up to 48 hours in advance, and acute warnings, which confirm the occurrence of a danger.

In today's world, when it is important to listen to nature and act accordingly, modern technologies and the experience of meteorologists have become more important. The DWD now also uses artificial intelligence to improve weather forecasts, but sees the expertise of meteorological staff as crucial for the credibility and accuracy of the forecasts. In this sense, the citizens of Cologne should be well informed about all warnings and take the security measures taken by the authorities seriously.