“Red alert” for large parts of Germany: Several thunderstorm cells are making their way into the country, and parts of Hesse are also affected. An expert warns.
Update from Friday, May 5, 3:36 p.m.: Now the German Weather Service (DWD) is also warning of “strong thunderstorms” in parts of northern Hesse. It says: “Thunderstorms are approaching from the west. There are gusts of wind with speeds of up to 80 km/h (22 m/s, 44 kn, Bft 9) as well as heavy rain with precipitation amounts between 15 l/m² and 25 l/m² per hour and small-grain hail.”
The following areas in northern Hesse are currently (as of 3:36 p.m.) affected by the thunderstorm warning:
- City and district of Kassel
- Schwalm-Eder district
- Werra-Meißner district
- Waldeck-Frankenberg district
- District of Marburg-Biedenkopf
The DWD’s current thunderstorm warning says: “Lightning may strike locally. Lightning strikes are life-threatening! Sporadicly trees can be disrooted and roofs can be damaged. Pay particular attention to falling branches, tiles or objects. Temporary traffic delays are possible during the downpour.” It is currently valid until 4:15 p.m.
Weather warning: “Red alert” – thunderstorm cells are moving towards northern Hesse
First report from Friday, May 5, 2:47 p.m.: Bright sunshine, the sky as good as cloudless, plus temperatures of almost 20 degrees: In the past few days, people have been allowed to relax in Hessen spreads the most beautiful weather be happy. Especially after the cloudy weeks, a reason for most people to be happy when spring finally seems to be awakening. But the mild temperatures are now bringing the first thunderstorms and some storms to Germany – which will also affect parts of Hesse.
“Red alert” is what weather expert Dominik Jung von calls weather.net what large parts of Germany can expect on Friday 5 May and over the weekend. Especially in the north and north-west of Germany there is a risk of severe storms on Friday afternoon, and the north of Hesse is also likely to be affected.
The reason: “These showers and thunderstorms hardly come from the spot,” says Jung. Due to the weather conditions, flooded cellars cannot be ruled out, and hail and storms can also occur, says Jung, who warns of caution.
Weather expert warns: Northern Hesse expects thunderstorms with heavy rain
So the people in Hesse have to be prepared for thunderstorms, heavy rain and locally also the risk of severe weather on Friday. The focus of the thunderstorms is in the northern half of the country, he said German weather service (DWD) with. In isolated cases, up to 40 liters per hour per square meter could come down and there could be gusts of wind with speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour. Showers, thunderstorms and locally limited storms are also possible at the weekend.
Thunderstorm cells set course for Hesse – weather service announces severe weather
And indeed: If you give the forecasts of the weather portal weather Online Believe me, people in Kassel and the region can expect a storm front from around 4 p.m. that will drop the temperatures to just 13 degrees. Wind gusts and heavy rain are to be expected. Showers and thunderstorms are to be expected again and again over the course of the upcoming weekend, throughout Hesse. Only the temperatures will remain mild, with a peak of around 18 degrees. (so)