Heavy thunderstorms with hail and heavy rain sweep through Germany
Heavy thunderstorms with hail and heavy rain sweep through Germany
The German Weather Service (DWD) is expecting severe storms, particularly in the west and centre of Germany. From late morning onwards, isolated strong thunderstorms are expected. Towards the evening, storms are also expected in the east.
There will probably be more storms in Germany on Tuesday. The German Weather Service is predicting hail, storms and hurricane-force winds in large parts of the country. This has initial consequences for the European Football Championship.
DThe German Weather Service (DWD) is expecting severe storms on Tuesday, particularly in the west and centre of Germany. From late morning onwards, isolated strong thunderstorms are expected. Towards the evening, storms are also expected in the east.
Large hailstones, strong storm or hurricane gusts and heavy rain with precipitation amounts of up to 30 litres per square metre are to be expected in some areas. According to meteorologists, isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out in the west and in the centre.
The weather also has consequences for the European Football Championship. In Düsseldorf, the fan mile will remain closed on Tuesday. The coordination committee announced this this morning.
In Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, the weather service is warning of heavy rain with precipitation amounts of 40 liters per square meter in a short period of time and large hail. Isolated hurricane-force gusts and even tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Although the north is not affected by the thunderstorms, heavy rain must be expected in the north and northwest of Germany. According to the DWD forecast from Tuesday morning, rainfall amounts of between 20 and 35 liters per square meter are possible within a few hours. The southeast of Lower Saxony is particularly affected, the weather service said. Hail and hurricane-force gusts are also expected there. The coast is excluded.
During the night into Wednesday, strong thunderstorms with stormy gusts, hail and heavy rain will again move from France to the southwest.