Severe weather warning for today: Expect thunderstorms, heavy rain and squalls!

Severe weather warning for today: Expect thunderstorms, heavy rain and squalls!

Today, July 16, 2025, we are facing uncomfortable weather conditions in Cologne and large parts of Germany. Loud Radio Leverkusen The sky will be mostly cloudy and showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day. In the morning itself there is initially only the possibility of violent thunderstorms in the northwest and over the Alps, accompanied by strong gusts of wind.

The combination of maritime polar air and a cold front not only brings changeable clouds, but also a thunderstorm warning. Thunderstorms with gusts of up to 55 km/h and heavy rain of up to 15 l/sqm are expected this morning, informed the German Weather Service. As the day progresses, the showers and thunderstorms spread across the central regions of the country into the eastern half and northern Bavaria.

Danger of severe weather and wind speeds

There is a possibility of strong thunderstorms, particularly at midday and in the afternoon, which can bring heavy rain of up to 20 l/sqm and small-grain hail. The wind conditions should also not be underestimated: In many regions, gusty winds of between 50 and 60 km/h are expected, while in mountainous areas even gusts of up to 80 km/h can occur weatherhazards.de reported.

So make sure you have an umbrella, because in certain rainy areas the heavy rain could even exceed the 30 l/sqm/h mark. The North German Plain and the northern edge of the low mountain ranges are particularly affected, where even short-lived tornadoes cannot be ruled out. In the evening hours, the thunderstorm front will move to the southeast, while showery rain and sporadic thunderstorms are also possible in the northeast.

Temperatures and outlook

The temperatures today are between 18 and 24 degrees, which isn't exactly ideal for spending time outside. If the weather stays cloudy well into the night, there will be at least a brief calming down in the weather. However, Tuesday nights bring a drop in temperature to between 16 and 9 degrees.

Changeable weather conditions are planned for the next few days. Showers and thunderstorms could come our way again on Thursday, while temperatures during the day will still be between 18 and 24 degrees. On Friday, partly thundery conditions can be expected in the north and east with highs of 24 to 30 degrees.

So prepare well, plan your outdoor activities carefully and don't stay outside too long when the dark clouds gather in the sky. The weather usually has its own unexpected twists and turns at this time of year, and there could be a few surprises after all!