Higher risk and thunderstorm warning: Weather change in Saxony-Anhalt announces itself

Higher risk and thunderstorm warning: Weather change in Saxony-Anhalt announces itself

Magdeburg/Halle (Saale). -In the coming days, the weather in Saxony-Anhalt will be a challenge for citizens and authorities. After the weekend was shaped by high temperatures, the German Weather Service (DWD) announces a drastic change in weather with a risk of storm from Tuesday.

Significant weather changes from Tuesday

with temperatures that reach up to 34 degrees, a heat warning is issued for many regions in Saxony-Anhalt. The DWD points out that the likelihood of thunderstorms and heavy rains will increase, especially on Tuesday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. These predictions concern urban areas such as Magdeburg, Halle and Dessau-Roßlau as well as rural districts such as Altmarkkreis Salzwedel and Harz.

Regional effects of the weather situation

The announced thunderstorms can have a negative impact on the infrastructure and the daily life of the people in Saxony-Anhalt. In the night of Wednesday, thunderstorms are expected again, and on Wednesday the temperatures can increase again with up to 32 degrees. Citizens are asked to adapt to possible disorders in traffic and possible restrictions in leisure life.

What are the most important warning regions?

The heat warning concerns the following cities and counties:

• Magdeburg
• Dessau-Roßlau
• Halle
• Altmarkkreis Salzwedel
• Anhalt-Bitterfeld
• Börde
• Burgenlandkreis
• Harz
• Jerichower Land
• Mansfeld-Südharz
• Saalekreis
• Salzlandkreis
• District Wittenberg

social effects of extreme weather

Such extreme weather phenomena are particularly relevant for the population in Saxony-Anhalt, which not only has to adapt to heat, but also at the risk of thunderstorms. This is not only a challenge for the citizens who have to adapt their outdoor activities, but also for emergency and security services that must be prepared for possible operations.

The heat and thunderstorm warnings call up people to keep themselves informed about the current weather conditions in order to act safely. The coming days, especially after a phase of drought, could have a serious effect on daily life.