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Official warnings: These maps show where thunderstorms are approaching today
Storm: The picture shows the thunderstorm warning for Germany. You can find a current version in the article
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In parts of Germany, strong thunderstorms accompanied by sometimes heavy rainfall can be expected. The map below shows where storms are approaching.
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After lots of sunshine and summery temperatures at the weekend, the first thunderstorms could cool things down. The German Weather Service (DWD) in Offenbach predicted some showers and sometimes strong thunderstorms in southern Germany on Monday afternoon and evening. There is also a risk of severe weather due to heavy rain. Official warnings of severe thunderstorms have been issued for some regions.
In contrast, it remains consistently dry and sunny in the north and east. On Tuesday, thunderstorms and heavy rain are only likely to occur in a limited area in the west and south, explained meteorologist Adrian Leyser from the DWD.
From Wednesday to Friday, larger areas of the southwest half could also be affected by storm-like heavy rain. “In addition to flash floods, floods and full basements, there is also a risk of flooding, especially on smaller rivers and streams,” warned Leyser. Where exactly the boundary between heavy rain and dry sections ultimately lies is not entirely certain. “It tends to shift further northeast next weekend.”
Weather map I: See live where thunderstorms are currently approaching
The interactive map below shows where there is currently lightning, thunder and rain. You can also view the forecast for a later date using the timeline at the bottom of the graphic. At the top right, the level displayed can also be changed to, for example, rain or snow.
The service is provided by Windy.com. The makers use the model from the “European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts” for their representations and forecasts.
Weather map II: The thunderstorm warnings for today
The map above shows the thunderstorm warnings from the DWD for today. It is a binary weather map, i.e. places for which there is a thunderstorm warning are colored red. No coloring means no warning.
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Sources: DWD agencies