Severe weather warning in North Hesse: Currently strong thunderstorms threaten

Severe weather warning in North Hesse: Currently strong thunderstorms threaten

weather warning in North Hesse: Many counties affected

An uncomfortable day is imminent North Hesse because the German Weather Service warns of strong thunderstorms. Several counties are currently affected by the storms and there could be floods on the streets and in cellars.

The experts of the German Weather Service have divided thunderstorms into four categories:

thunderstorms often go hand in hand with electrical discharges such as lightning and thunder. In addition, wind gusts can occur. At level 2, heavy gusts of wind, heavy rain and hail occur. Heavy thunderstorms are characterized by hurricane -like gusts, tornados, heavy rain and hail. Warning level 4 is even more extreme with violent heavy rain and extreme wind.

Currently, the severe weather warning is valid for parts of Northern Hesse, which is valid until Tuesday, 1 a.m. The DWD warns: "There is a danger to life at lightning!"

The regions that are affected by the strong thunderstorms include:

• Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
• Kreis Waldeck-Frankenberg
• district of Hersfeld-Rotenburg
• Kreis Fulda

Please remain informed because the German Weather Service can adapt or extend the warnings at any time. It is important to ensure the security of all citizens and to warn of dangerous weather events.

The DWD was founded in 1952 and is responsible for the meteorological security of the air and seafaring as well as warning of potentially dangerous weather events. This responsibility also comes into play in the current storm.

- Nag