Danger of severe weather: thunderstorms and heavy rain expected over NRW!

Danger of severe weather: thunderstorms and heavy rain expected over NRW!

The weather report for the weekend is tough and is causing excitement in Cologne. On the night of June 15, 2025, violent thunderstorms hit the city. Loud WDR These thunderstorms can be accompanied by heavy rain, hail and squalls. According to the severe weather center, the regions in the south of North Rhine-Westphalia are particularly affected, as they can expect more storms in the early morning.

In East Westphalia and eastern Münsterland, severe weather warnings were lifted on the evening of June 15th, but this is not without consequences. Alarming reports from the Paderborn police document numerous emergency calls due to the extreme weather conditions. Rainfall of over 50 liters per square meter was recorded in Bad Wünnenberg between 7 and 8 p.m.

Severe weather conditions active

The line of thunderstorms will move north until midnight, but before it gets too quiet, thunderstorm warnings are still active in the Cologne-Bonn area. The warnings ranged from mild ones of possible thunderstorms to acute threats of severe thunderstorms with lightning strikes and pumping heavy rain. Severe Weather Center states that these warnings are divided into different levels, ranging from yellow advance warnings to purple warnings, which indicate the most extreme dangers.

The official storm warnings in the afternoon affected various parts of the Rhineland, the Eifel and the Rhein-Sieg district, which shows that the weather situation is anything but stable. Anyone who spends time outside should be particularly careful now and pay attention to a few behavioral tips: Do not stay outdoors, seek shelter in buildings and watch out for falling objects!

Weather forecast for Sunday

What will it look like on Sunday? A surprisingly positive turn awaits. The Weather.com The forecast promises some heavy rain and a few thunderstorms in the morning, but it also seems brighter. The temperatures then climb to a pleasant 17 to 24 degrees. Calmer weather with sun and clouds is forecast for the coming week, with a pleasant 25 degrees on Monday and even up to 28 degrees on Tuesday.

To better understand thunderstorms and their effects, here is a look at the warning levels regarding wind gusts and precipitation that are relevant to severe weather warnings:

The weather has many faces, and in these weather conditions it is always helpful to be mentally alert and rely on the current forecasts. Use all the options available to you to stay well informed!