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Sunday started sunny, then thunderstorms rolled in. A similar picture appears in Bavaria on Whit Monday and Tuesday.
Update from May 20th, 8:40 p.m.: As the German Weather Service announced on Monday afternoon, there is a significant risk of severe weather, especially in northern and eastern Bavaria, from Tuesday (May 21st). There will be severe thunderstorms in some areas from the early afternoon until Wednesday night. Hail and gusts of around 70 km/h are also possible locally. There is also a great danger from locally occurring heavy rain of up to 40 liters per square meter in a short period of time.
Severe thunderstorms expected in Bavaria: DWD warns of heavy rain
There is a significant risk of severe weather on Tuesday, with a focus on northern and eastern Bavaria. Severe thunderstorms in areas from the early afternoon until Wednesday night. Locally small-grain hail and gusts of around 70 km/h (8 to 9 Bft). The main danger for STORM WEATHER is locally heavy rain of up to 40 l/sqm in a short period of time, and in some cases even more. Or within a few (3 to 9) hours, rainfall totals between 40 and 60 in some areas, in places up to 80 l/sqm. Corresponding advance information is running.
Update from May 20th, 2:15 p.m.: There is a risk of isolated thunderstorms in the Alps on Monday afternoon and evening, but the risk decreases quickly towards the north. Tomorrow, Tuesday, it seems to be getting more uncomfortable. The DWD has already issued “advance information about severe thunderstorms” (see previous update).
The forecast specifically states: “There is considerable danger on Tuesday with a focus on Lower Bavaria to Lower Franconia. Severe thunderstorms in areas from the early afternoon until Wednesday night. Locally small-grain hail and gusts of around 75 km/h. The main danger for STORM WEATHER is locally heavy rain of up to 40 l/sqm in a short period of time, and in some cases even more. Within a few hours, rainfall totals between 40 and 60 l/sqm, occasionally up to 80 l/sqm.”
DWD issues “advance information about severe thunderstorms” for Bavaria
Update from May 20th, 11 a.m.: The DWD has issued “advance information about severe thunderstorms” for large parts of Bavaria. Almost all districts and cities in the Free State are affected, with a few exceptions in the northeast and southwest. The advance information is valid from Tuesday, 2 p.m.
“Severe thunderstorms in areas from early Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday night. Locally small-grain hail and gusts of around 75 km/h. The main danger is locally heavy rain of up to 40 l/sqm in a short period of time, and in some cases even more. Within a few hours, rainfall totals between 40 and 60 l/sqm, occasionally up to 80 l/sqm, over a small area. The forecast is currently still uncertain,” it says.
But even this Monday it will be uncomfortable in places. There is a risk of isolated thunderstorms in the Alps in the afternoon and evening. Heavy rain, hail and squalls are also possible. Locally, “heavy heavy rain with amounts of around 30 l/sqm in a short period of time” cannot be ruled out.
“Heavy heavy rain”: Parts of Bavaria are threatened with thunderstorms, hail and squalls today
First report from May 20th, 8:41 a.m.: Munich – On Saturday evening, May 18th, there was some heavy thunderstorms in Bavaria. A spectacular thunderstorm cell provided impressive images. It was also very uncomfortable in the Free State on Sunday, and the German Weather Service (DWD) issued numerous weather warnings. On Monday the situation is initially calm, as a look at the DWD warning map shows – but it will probably not stay that way again.
Weather in Bavaria: There is a risk of heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and squalls
The DWD is already predicting thunderstorms from midday, especially in the Alps. “In connection with this, local heavy rain with amounts of around 20 l/sqm in 1 hour, hail and gusts of up to 60 km/h. “There will also be isolated thunderstorms that will be stronger and extend into the southern foreland in the evening,” according to the weather experts’ forecast. Then “heavy heavy rain” with around 30 liters per square meter is possible locally. Hail with grain sizes of up to around two centimeters and gusts of around 70 km/h cannot be ruled out either. The maximum temperatures are between 21 and 25 degrees.
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Bavaria weather: temperatures are falling, showers possible
According to the DWD, Tuesday sometimes starts with sunshine. “In the meantime, heavy rain spreading from the south, sometimes accompanied by thunderstorms,” is the forecast. In the direction of Allgäu the temperatures are 18 degrees, otherwise the thermometer climbs to 21 to 26 degrees locally. On Wednesday it will be cloudy to very cloudy, with the sun only appearing every now and then. Showers are possible again. The temperatures are slightly lower at a maximum of 17 to 21 degrees. (came)