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Storm alarm in Solingen: violent thunderstorms and squalls are threatening!
Severe thunderstorm warnings for Solingen on July 1, 2025: heavy rain, squalls and increased risks of damage expected.
Storm alarm in Solingen: violent thunderstorms and squalls are threatening!
Today the weather service issued advance information about severe thunderstorms for Solingen and the Bergisches Land. Some severe thunderstorms with the potential for severe weather have been announced for Wednesday afternoon between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., which are associated with a cold front that is currently moving from the Benelux countries to Germany. This reports Solingen news.
Meteorologists expect heavy rain, with between 20 and 40 liters per square meter falling in an hour. In some areas, extremely heavy rainfall of up to 60 liters is possible in a very short space of time. Hail of around 2 cm in diameter is also expected, while squalls could reach speeds of 70 to 105 km/h. In rare cases, hurricane-like gusts of between 105 and 130 km/h and hail of up to 4 cm are possible. This weather situation brings with it an increased risk of falling trees and branches as well as roof tiles and other objects.
Advice and precautions
Staying outdoors should be avoided at all costs when thunderstorms are approaching. In addition, significant disruptions to traffic routes are expected, which could be inconvenient for commuters and travelers. It is important for residents to keep in mind that thunderstorms are often very localized, so not every location will be equally affected. More detailed information about the affected areas will be published with the official warnings.
Such weather phenomena are not unusual, especially in times when our climate is coming under increasing pressure. According to a recent survey by Yahoo News, only around 63 percent of Germans believe in the scientific consensus about human responsibility for climate change. Skepticism is particularly noticeable in the new federal states, where a quarter of those surveyed deny human influence.
The effects of climate change are noticeable and, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the earth could warm by up to 1.5 degrees by 2035. Global warming is currently around 1.1 degrees compared to 1960. A study estimates that Germany could bear up to 900 billion euros in costs due to climate change by 2050. In addition, around 657 million tonnes of CO2 were emitted in Germany in 2022 and it is clear that urgent measures are needed to achieve the 1.5 degree target by 2035.
However, the current warnings are not only a reminder of the forces of weather, but also of the imperative need to rethink how we interact with the earth. It is therefore important not only to inform yourself about the weather conditions, but also to consciously think about the long-term effects of climate change.
For a comprehensive overview of the severe weather warnings in Germany you can also visit weather.com inform you where the different warning levels for different weather events are broken down. It is also important to be careful in nature and prepare for the upcoming thunderstorms.