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Severe weather warning in the Mettmann district: threat of thunderstorms with hurricane force winds!
The German Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and hurricane-force winds for the Mettmann district on July 2, 2025.
Severe weather warning in the Mettmann district: threat of thunderstorms with hurricane force winds!
July 2, 2025 promises to be a truly uncomfortable day. The German Weather Service recently issued advance information about a potential severe weather situation in the Mettmann district. Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and hurricane-force winds are expected in the region from the afternoon onwards. In addition, a massive increase in temperature with values of up to 39 degrees is announced, which makes the situation even more tense. Together with the approaching cold front, the influence of high pressure in North Rhine-Westphalia will decrease significantly.
Have you heard the weather warnings yet? Heavy rain of 20 to 40 liters per square meter per hour, in some areas even up to 60 liters, is expected in the coming hours. Hail with grain sizes of up to two centimeters and gusts of between 70 and 105 km/h could also occur. The forecasts for hurricane-like gusts of 105 to 130 km/h, which can be accompanied by hail of up to four centimeters, are particularly alarming. Trees could act as easy targets for the wind because of their full foliage, increasing the risk of falling trees and falling branches.
Special warnings for the region
The warnings from the German Weather Service urge caution. During thunderstorms, staying outdoors should be avoided at all costs, as significant disruption to traffic routes can be expected. The situation remains tense and it cannot be ruled out that the intense thunderstorms will extend into Thursday night. In such capricious weather, falling roof tiles and other larger objects cannot be ruled out.
Loud daswetter.com There is a threat of severe thunderstorms throughout the north and northwest of Germany. The regions of North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein are particularly affected on this day, where extreme weather developments can be expected from late afternoon. In addition, rotating thunderstorm cells are in sight, which, in the worst case, can even cause tornadoes.
What can you do?
The weather services advise people to exercise vigilance. Protect yourself and those around you by paying attention to weather warnings. Users of weather warning apps should definitely activate them in order to be informed in good time. It is also advisable to have shelters nearby and up-to-date information from weather services such as Unwetterzentrale.de to pursue. There you will receive comprehensive information about upcoming storms as well as the current warning levels - from moderate to extreme thunderstorms.
Overall, the forecast for today looks more than challenging. Anyone who prepares in good time and takes the warnings seriously shows a good hand in dealing with this dangerous weather situation. Stay safe!