Weather in Germany
Storm due to storm “Ignatz” on the approach – map shows where it is windiest
The map shows the squalls in Germany. An interactive version can be found embedded in the article. The offer comes from the Windy.com portal
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The first autumn storm of the season is picking up speed: “Ignatz”. The German Weather Service warns of strong gusts – sometimes even with hurricane force. Some parks and public green spaces should be avoided.
With the storm “Ignatz” it will be really uncomfortable in Germany for the first time this season. The German Weather Service (DWD) expects gusts of wind in Lower Saxony and Bremen for today. In exposed locations such as the North Sea coast and in the high altitudes of the Harz Mountains, hurricane-like gusts with a wind speed of up to 110 kilometers per hour are possible, said a DWD meteorologist on Wednesday.
The storm could also reach hurricane strength on the Brocken. This also applies to peaks such as the Feldberg in the Black Forest or the Fichtelberg. Hurricane gusts of up to 120 kilometers per hour are possible there. A series of light storm surges is also expected for the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony from Thursday.
Storm low “Ignatz” is expected to reach Lower Saxony in the southwest from early Thursday morning and then move further east. Widespread gusts of 8 and 9 have to be expected – also inland. Particularly in the North Sea and west of the Weser, individual thunderstorms that can bring heavy rain are therefore possible.
Weather in Germany: Low “Ignatz” causes a storm
The storm is also expected to sweep away over Berlin and Brandenburg on Thursday and Friday. According to the information on Wednesday, wind speeds could reach up to 100 kilometers per hour. People in this region shouldn’t go on trips to the park on Thursday. The DWD expressly warned of the danger of falling branches because of “Ignatz” and recommended not to leave the house. The zoo and the Tierpark Berlin announced that they will not open on Thursday.
In the course of the afternoon, according to the DWD, the wind decreases from the west again. Only in the north will it be stormy until Friday. In addition, it rains on Friday in the northern half and on the edge of the Alps – otherwise the sun often comes out.
But it’s getting colder in Germany. On Thursday the temperatures are between 13 and 18 degrees, on Friday mostly only between 8 and 13 degrees. Saturday looks similar. A mix of sun, clouds and fog can be expected, explained the DWD. Sunday brings sun and 12 to 17 degrees, at the latest from Tuesday the weather will be more unstable again.
Live map: See where the strongest storms are in Germany at the moment
The interactive map below shows where it is particularly stormy. You can also use the timeline at the bottom of the graph to call up the forecast for a later point in time. At the top right, the level shown can also be switched to rain or snow, for example.
The service is provided by Windy.com. The creators use the model of the “European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts” for their representations and forecasts. Current warnings about the storm situation are also available from German weather service.
Sources: windy.com