Heat warnings and thunderstorms: Weather chaos in Kassel and North Hesse

Heat warnings and thunderstorms: Weather chaos in Kassel and North Hesse

In North Hesse, the German Weather Service (DWD) attracts attention with heat warnings and the forecast of severe thunderstorms that the region could meet in the coming days. The week begins with temperatures that reach up to 31 degrees, which sounds after a classic summer day, but does not remain without risks. Especially from midday hours, showers and thunderstorms are expected that could quickly turn the sunny weather into a storm Situation.

Kassel is the focus of this weather conditions. On Monday, September 2, the temperatures in the region are remarkably high. However, there is also a clear warning that precipitation and thunderstorms can occur again and again from the afternoon. The experts are still unsure how strongly the thunderstorms of Kassel will hit because the weather fronts are still moving and an exact prediction is not always possible. Parts of Thuringia are already affected in the east, which makes the situation appear tense.

severe weather warnings and the consequences for North Hesse

According to the experts of the DWD, heavy rain will be expected in the coming hours, which could also lead to storm -like events. Stormy gusts and hail are also not excluded. The weather situation is described as unstable, with thunderstorms that can last until Tuesday night. In the second half of the night, there is hope that the thunderstorm will decrease. But there are already warnings from the Hessian State Office for Nature Conservation, Environment and Geology, which predict local floods due to intensive rainfall.

The effects of such violent weather conditions are not new in Northern Hesse. In the past few days, storms have already occurred, some of which had serious consequences. The DWD has called on people in the region to prepare for possible emergencies and to observe the developments closely.

outlook for the coming days

for Tuesday, September 3, the weather forecast shows that the temperatures remain high, but the thunderstorms and rain shower could increase during the day. An interplay of cloudy and sunny sections is expected. The maximum temperature will be around 29 degrees, which is still quite high, with the heat wave gradually flattening. Nevertheless, the residents of Kassel and the surrounding area must be prepared for inconsistent weather, with the possibility of strong precipitation.

The map of the weather warnings is currently quite active, and it remains to be seen how the weather conditions develop. The warnings not only apply to Kassel, but also affect the surrounding regions in Northern Hesse, which may also suffer from the effects of the upcoming thunderstorms. The coming days promise changeable weather, in which high temperatures and possible storms are closely related.