“Sabine” keeps Munich in suspense - there are still dangers that “must be avoided in any case”

Storm low "Sabine" does not spare Munich. There was tremendous turbulence on Monday, and the fire brigade is under constant stress on Tuesday. All information in the news ticker.

• In the night of Monday (February 10, 2020), storm trough "Sabine" reached Munich.
• Classes throughout the city were canceled and other facilities remained closed.
• The trains of the Munich S-Bahn were temporarily restricted, numerous connections were canceled at the airport .
• There are also numerous impairments on Tuesday.

18:53: Now the route between Starnberg and Tutzing has been released again. However, there may still be slight delays on the S 6 .

6:12 p.m .: The line closure between Baierbrunn and Wolfratshausen has been lifted. However, slight delays can still be expected on the S 7 . The replacement traffic between Baierbrunn and Wolfratshausen will be maintained until 8 p.m.

3.30 p.m .: After hurricane depth "Sabine" has lost speed, air traffic in Bavaria is again largely on schedule. "It normalized again during the day and the vast majority of the planned traffic could take place," said a spokesman for Munich Airport on Tuesday.

"Sabine" is raging in Munich - at these locations there are dangers that "must be avoided in any case"

2:15 p.m .: The Munich garbage disposal started operations again on Tuesday. "Our garbage collectors strive to catch up with the residues as soon as possible," says Sabine Schulz-Hammerl, 2nd plant manager at the Munich waste management company (AWM) .

"If the weather permits, I expect normal operations to resume by the beginning of next week." Until then, the emptying days can be postponed. Schulz-Hammerl continues: "We ask the Munich people for understanding if our garbage collectors need a few days to reprocess Monday's work."

It is still unclear whether the recycling depots can be opened to the public again, since even a few violent gusts can lead to dangerous situations. The open lids of the large containers and also bulky waste or wooden parts could be whirled through the air by sudden gusts of wind. "That must be avoided at all costs," says Schulz-Hammerl. "Because safety is the top priority here."

1:00 pm: “Sabine” has lost some momentum in the city of Munich. Nevertheless, the German Weather Service (DWD) warns of gusts of wind at speeds of up to 85 km / h until 8 p.m.

11 a.m .: Bricks fell from the roof of a house in Josef-Retzer-Straße, several cars were damaged.

Update 10:57: The roof tiles have been secured with the turntable ladder. pic.twitter.com/5COGN6BiP3

10.55 a.m .: Ludwig and Schellingstrasse are again open to traffic. The fire department has successfully completed its mission.

10.40 a.m .: In the district of Riem , a tree over ten meters high threatens to fall onto the sidewalk. The fire department is already on the move. Since the fire brigade in Maxvorstadt had to move its turntable ladder, Ludwigstrasse is now blocked in addition to Schellingstrasse.

10.28 a.m .: Due to the persistently difficult weather conditions, all city cemeteries are closed to visitors until further notice. Funeral services and funerals have to be largely canceled today. The municipal cemeteries are available at (Tel .: 089 / 23199-01) for current information.

Munich: Dangerous maneuvers in the city center - important street closed due to a dangerous situation

10.10 a.m .: The traffic situation on the S-Bahn main route and in the overall network has largely normalized. Only on the lines S6 Tutzing and S7 Wolfratshausen there are still impairments . A replacement rail service with taxis and buses has been set up between Tutzing and Starnberg. The same applies to the section between Baierbrunn and Wolfratshausen.

9.45 a.m .: Complicated operations on Munich roofs are demanding a lot from the fire brigade. Sometimes there are window panes that threaten to fall onto the street, like in Ludwigsstraße, sometimes sheet metal parts that seem alarmingly loose. The rescuers are currently working on a turntable ladder at the Mathäser cinema.

8:46 a.m .: THL storm. Loose sheet metal parts threaten to fall onto the street. The turntable ladder of the fire station 3 secures the sheet. The tram is not affected. # Munich112 # 112live pic.twitter.com/xVZIr1UDyp

Schellingstrasse is currently closed due to an operation, trams and buses are diverted.

9 a.m .: The fire brigade gives the all-clear for use on Effnerstrasse (see update from 8.30 a.m.). There was no longer any danger, it said on Twitter. The site was cordoned off and handed over to the responsible caretaker.

"Sabine still wants to know": Munich fire brigade in constant stress - tall tree worries

8.50 a.m .: “Animals and employees survived yesterday's storm unscathed. That is why Hellabrunn has reopened regularly today, ”reports the Munich zoo on Twitter.

8.46 a.m .: At Munich Airport , flight operations returned to normal on Tuesday morning. All takeoffs and landings have been regular since the early hours of the morning, an airport spokesman said.

Around 80 out of 1,000 flights at Munich Airport should still be canceled today. This is due to the flight cancellations on Monday, when crews and planes had to move to other airports.

8.30 a.m .: "Sabine still wants to know," reports the fire brigade in Munich on Twitter. A tree about ten meters long threatens to fall in Effnerstrasse. Several specialists have already moved out.

8:20 am: "THL bad weather" in Effnerstrasse. A tree about 10 meters long is about to fall. On the way is the ELW of the fire station 8 to explore. # Munich112 # 112live

In addition, several signs in the city area wobble. The fire brigade reports on their missions today in a twelve-hour Twitter marathon.

"Sabine" continues to rage in Munich: impairments in the S-Bahn

Update from February 11, 2020, 6.33 a.m .: After the storm Sabine, S-Bahn traffic in the overall network of the Munich S-Bahn is still partially restricted on Tuesday morning. There may be further delays and partial failures.

The following line closures are currently still in place:

S6 Tutzing - Gauting: The section of the route is still closed. A replacement rail service with taxis is set up for you between Tutzing and Gauting.

S7 Wolfratshausen - Baierbrunn: The section of the route is still closed. A replacement rail service with taxis has been set up between Wolfratshausen and Baierbrunn.

S3 Deisenhofen - Holzkirchen : Due to a weather-related disruption, the line S 3 between Deisenhofen and Holzkirchen is impaired. The S-Bahn line S 3 in the direction of Holzkirchen runs to Deisenhofen and ends there prematurely. The BOB trains also stop in Deisenhofen, Sauerlach and Otterfing.

In addition, the S-Bahn trains on the S8 will no longer be available on Tuesday morning. This is particularly important for passengers on their way to Munich Airport. Deutsche Bahn said it was working flat out to repair the damage .

Storm "Sabine" rages over Munich: Further S-Bahn failures

9.42 p.m .: There are further developments on the S-Bahn lines . While the restrictions on S 2, S 6 and S 7 still exist (see entry at 6.55 p.m.), only the section Mammendorf - Olching is closed on the S 3 . Here buses transport travelers between Mammendorf and Munich Pasing . The S 4 is now operating on the entire route again, but delays and short-term partial failures may still occur.

8:11 pm: For the night, the German Weather Service in Munich warns with heavy gusts of wind that will reach speeds between 80 and 100 km / h . Even hurricane-like gusts of up to 110 km / h can be expected near the showers. The warning ranges from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

Storm depression Sabine gives Munich fire departments 222 missions

7:20 p.m .: The Munich fire departments had their hands full on Monday. Between midnight and 4 p.m. the emergency number 112 was dialed 1300 times , the forces deployed to 222 missions . In addition to the case already described in Stockdorfer Strasse (entry at 6:25 p.m.), there was an operation in Dülferstrasse, where the sheet metal of a flat roof had come loose and had to be secured with tension belts. In Elsenheimerstrasse, falling roof panels demolished several vehicles - here the loosened roof tiles were reattached and the gable was makeshiftly sealed.

The train was also affected because at 8:45 a.m. a tree at Grosshesseloher Brücke lay across both tracks and damaged the overhead lines . The area had to be blocked and secured in order to be removed. In Hoheneckstrasse, a fir tree fell into an above-ground house connection line , causing a power failure . The emergency services moved to Florastrasse with a crane to prevent a tree from falling onto a house . There were no injuries, the property damage could not be quantified.

6.55 p.m .: The S-Bahn trains are now operating on almost all routes. Nevertheless, according to the operator, there will also be impairments on Tuesday . Here we list which section cannot currently be used again:

• S 2 Petershausen - Dachau Bahnhof: A replacement rail service with buses is set up between Petershausen and Dachau Bahnhof.
  
• S 3 Mammendorf - Munich Pasing: A replacement rail service with buses has been set up between Mammendorf and Munich Pasing.
• S 4 Geltendorf - Puchheim: A replacement rail bus service has been set up between Geltendorf and Puchheim.
  
• S 6 Tutzing - Munich Pasing: A rail replacement bus service has been set up between Tutzing and Starnberg. A replacement rail service with taxis has been set up between Starnberg and Munich Pasing.
  
• S 7 Wolfratshausen - Baierbrunn: A rail replacement bus service has been set up between Wolfratshausen and Baierbrunn.
  
• S 7 Kreuzstraße - Hohenbrunn: A replacement rail service with buses has been set up between Kreuzstraße and Hohenbrunn.

18:38: The Hellerbrunn zoo is expected to reopen on Tuesday. A final decision should be made shortly before the regular opening hours . "So far, all of our animals and employees have survived the storm unscathed," explained zoo director Rasem Baban: "Apart from two fallen trees on the visitor paths, no major damage has occurred. “The animals would spend the night on their gates in the event of further gusts of hurricane strength .

Storm depression Sabine causes impairments in air traffic

6:25 p.m .: The Munich fire brigade moved out on Monday to clear trees in Stockdorfer Strasse . The tree had fallen over the house due to the storm. After the work of the emergency services, who had to do several hours, there is no longer any danger for the owners.

#Sturmtief #SturmtiefSabine #Sabine Stockdorfer Straße a #tree had fallen on a house. Tree has been removed. No more danger for the owners. # WirfuerMuenchen pic.twitter.com/8PBym7MXc6

4.35 p.m .: Probably not good news for pubescent teenagers: classes at Munich schools take place regularly on Tuesday. The daycare centers of the state capital Munich also remain open.

Classes will take place regularly at the Munich schools on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. The daycare centers of the state capital Munich are and will remain open. # Munich #storm deep #Sabine

4:25 p.m .: Powerful operations prevail due to weather-related failures at Munich Airport . “That's why no passengers are currently checked in at Terminal 1 . Access to the waiting rooms in departure areas A to E is currently not possible, ”the airport announced via Twitter. Passengers were instructed to check with their airline about the status of the flight prior to departure.

4.20 p.m .: The Nymphenburg Palace Park will also be closed on Tuesday. The Bavarian Palace Department continues to advise against unnecessary stays in the English Garden .

Crazy weather conditions in Munich cause isolated power outages

15:36: In isolated cases, the inhabitants of the Isar metropolis have to get by without electricity . Stadtwerke reports on Twitter "some disturbances, especially in the suburbs". The repair work is in full swing, it said.

Thank you for the support, dear colleagues! There are some minor disturbances, especially in the outskirts (overhead lines). But it is already our turn to ensure that the current flows again as quickly as possible despite Sabine's work. #storm deep #sabine

3.30 p.m .: Some of the Munich S-Bahn trains are now back on the regular route. Exploratory trips are also carried out in order to gain new insights into the condition of the rail systems. "We are also working flat out to repair the damage," reports the railways.

The following sections of the route are closed: Peterhausen - Dachau (S2), Mammendorf - Pasing (S3), Geltendorf - Pasing (S4), Tutzing - Starnberg (S6), Wolfratshausen - Baierbrunn (S7), Kreustraße - Hohenbrunn (S7).

15:14: A total of 630 out of 1050 flights at Munich Airport were canceled in the afternoon, which should have started and landed in Munich on Monday, said a spokesman. As soon as the storm subsided and handling was again possible without risk, it should be resumed.

When that would be the case, it was still unclear in the afternoon. The wind force must fall below the limit of 50 knots (about 92 km / h). Then the first vehicles should drive over the tarmac again.

Storm "Sabine" shakes Munich - so the S-Bahn currently operate

2.45 p.m .: New development at the Munich S-Bahn : according to official announcement, the trains will now operate as follows:

"S1 Freising / Airport: Train traffic has been resumed. However, please continue to expect delays and short-term partial cancellations.

S2 Altomünster-Erdweg: A shuttle service with an S-Bahn is set up.

S2 Munich East - Erding: The Ottenhofen-Altenerding section is currently closed. Trains from Munich East turn early in Markt Schwaben. Please continue to expect delays and short-term partial cancellations.

S3 Deisenhofen - Pasing: Train services have been resumed. However, please continue to expect delays and short-term partial cancellations.

S4 Grafing Bahnhof - Pasing: Train services have been resumed. However, please continue to expect delays and short-term partial cancellations.

#Total network / # trunk route: S-Bahn traffic partially resumed / further impairments #mvv #sbahn # munich https://t.co/47uWCYXMFZ

S6 Grafing-Bahnhof - Gauting: The section Westkreuz - Gauting is currently closed. Further information follows.

S7 Höllriegelskreuth - Hohenbrunn: train traffic has been resumed. However, please continue to expect delays and short-term partial cancellations.

S8 Herrsching - Airport: Train traffic is currently resumed. Please continue to expect delays and short-term partial cancellations. "

2:32 pm: The storm "Sabine" could have had significantly more serious consequences in the summer months. Guido Wolz from the German Weather Service (DWD) in Munich said that it is known that summer storms uproot the trees more easily. "If the trees don't have foliage, they're less vulnerable," he said. A storm similar to that on Monday would probably have knocked over a lot more trees in summer.

Munich: Storm "Sabine" causes chaos - emergency operation started on the S-Bahn

1 p.m .: The Munich S-Bahn occasionally starts operating again; the trains run as follows:

S1 Freising / Munich Airport: train traffic has resumed. There are further delays and short-term partial cancellations .

The S1 Freising / Munich Airport is running again.
Delays and short-term partial cancellations may still occur. # Mvv #sbahn

S2 Altomünster - Erdweg: A shuttle service with an S-Bahn is set up.

Shuttle traffic is maintained on the main route between Pasing and Ostbahnhof.

Exploratory tours are currently being carried out in order to gain new insights into the condition of the rail systems.

12.55 p.m .: The complete indoor sports program of the city ​​of Munich is canceled. The devices are standing still at over 40 course locations.

12.35 p.m .: At least at the main station, the storm seems to have lost some momentum. The official warning of the German Weather Service (DWD) against hurricane gusts is still valid until 6 p.m.

12.15 p.m .: "Sabine" blew a tree into an overhead line in the city of Munich. The power supply of a family home suffered from it.

#Storm deep #storm deep Sabine # Sabine blowing tree in overhead line. EFH stromlos @SWM_Muenchen #Feuerwehr removes tree # wirfuerMuenchen pic.twitter.com/20HszVnrRL

Storm "Sabine" rages over Munich: police take stock

12 noon: The Munich police have drawn a first interim assessment of the storm “Sabine”. By midday, there were 93 missions due to storm damage and 69 due to danger spots. For the most part, fallen trees were the reason. There are no reports of injuries .

11.40 a.m .: Storm “Sabine” stimulates the imagination of some of those affected. A garbage can photo is currently going viral on the Internet. * Some users can no longer keep to themselves: "The funniest thing I've seen on Twitter".

11.10 a.m .: The first long-distance train has now reached the central station . He is supposed to leave for Essen / Dortmund at 11.20 a.m.

At 11:00 a.m., the first long-distance train arrives today at the #Main station # Munich, which is to depart towards #Essen and #Dortmund at 11:20 a.m. * M #Sabine pic.twitter.com/fcK04JKe2m

All cemeteries in Munich are closed today; all funerals have been canceled.

11.06 a.m .: On the above-ground section of the U6 (Studentenstadt <> Garching Research Center) can currently only be driven at a reduced speed due to the storm's low; this results in major delays .

The MVG says in this regard: "Please also pay attention to loudspeaker announcements and scrolling text displays at the stops and expect longer travel times".

10:52 a.m .: Operation on the S-Bahn remains suspended until at least 12 noon. This forecast can currently be read on the station display boards . In the meantime, weather expert Jörg Kachelmann has left out Twitter coverage about storm depression Sabine and cleared up with some prejudices. *

Storm "Sabine" rages over Munich: company makes far-reaching decision - "everything else too risky"

10.15 a.m .: The people responsible made a far-reaching decision at a telecommunications provider in the north of Munich. The doors to the building were closed. "We can only go in or out through the underground car park ; anything else would just be too risky, ”reports an employee.

10 a.m .: In the Waldperlach district, a tree threatened to fall onto a house roof on Monday morning. The fire brigade was on site with heavy equipment.

#Strumtief #Sabine tree in Waldheimplatz threatened to fall on the roof of the house. #Firefighters remove tree with crane. # WirfuerMuenchen pic.twitter.com/JucVqSep7L

9.45 a.m .: It is currently not possible to predict when the Munich S-Bahn will start operating again. Only when the weather situation has calmed down can you start exploring and do the necessary clean-up work , it said on the part of the train.

9:35 a.m .: The worst is yet to come in southern Bavaria. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the peak of the storm "Sabine" is expected until midday. Then hurricane-like gusts and partly hurricane gusts can be expected in the southern part of the Free State, a spokesman said on Monday morning.

The wind should blow even stronger on the low mountain and alpine peaks with extreme hurricane gusts of up to 150 kilometers per hour and up to 180 kilometers per hour on the Zugspitze.

Showers with heavy gusts of wind were expected in the afternoon, individual hurricane gusts were not excluded. "In the evening we expect a temporary weakening," said the meteorologist. In the night of Tuesday storms and individual heavy gusts of wind are expected again.

Munich: Storm "Sabine" rages - Olympic Tower remains closed

9:20 am: Insured persons should document damage caused by the “Sabine” hurricane depression with photos or videos. It is important to keep it as detailed as possible and to report it promptly and truthfully to the insurance company, said the insurance expert at the Bavarian Consumer Center, Sascha Straub, on Monday.

The Consumer Center Bavaria is expecting considerable damage in many places. "It is important to report this to the right insurance company," emphasizes Straub. Damage to the house due to the storm could be covered by residential building insurance. If roof tiles or branches fall on parked cars, on the other hand, it is the vehicle's comprehensive insurance, and damage caused by possible floods or heavy rain can be covered by natural damage insurance.

9.16 a.m .: Current information: Due to the high wind speeds, the Olympic Tower remains closed until at least 4 p.m. today. A later opening is not excluded, it said.

Watch out! #Sabine is very stormy with us today. Therefore the #Olympiaturm remains closed until 16:00. Depending on the # weather conditions. # Sabineistschuld pic.twitter.com/BzcHSXTj8q, we decide whether it will open again

Storm Sabine: Hundreds of failures at the airport - S-Bahn Munich takes far-reaching measures

9.05 a.m .: Munich's underground lines 6 are currently jammed from Garching to the Nordfriedhof . The trains always refer to the current operating situation of the S-Bahn. A reader reports that a subway driver has succinctly classified this as "great news". Nothing works at the main train station either. Neither national nor long-distance trains run.

Patient commuters are waiting for the U6.

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9 a.m .: curse or blessing for Munich students? The Technical University (TU) has canceled all exams scheduled for today.

Due to storm Sabine, all exams planned for today (February 10, 2020) at all our locations will be postponed to other dates! https://t.co/9G1Usg5Foi

8.55 a.m .: Garbage cans are not emptied in Munich today. The police are asking the population to keep the containers safe.

8.30 a.m .: The low of the storm is gaining strength. The Munich S-Bahn is currently reporting: “We are reducing operations for security reasons. A shuttle service is currently being set up between Pasing and Munich East. On the outer branches of the S-Bahn, the S-Bahn goes to the nearest station and ends there.

Sabine storm: Hundreds of flight cancellations at Munich Airport - MAN plant also closed

7:12: Munich Airport started the day much calmer than usual because of the storm "Sabine". This is because 420 of normally more than 1000 flights were canceled, a spokesman said on Monday morning. Above all, Lufthansa , Munich Airport's largest customer, had suspended all continental flights until 1 p.m. and all intercontinental flights until 2 p.m. at Germany's second largest airport.

"We are full of planes, but empty of people," said the spokesman. However, the machines were parked in such a way that no handling equipment was nearby and that the storm could not cause any damage . "We fixed everything twice and three times."

For the time being, the spokesman did not expect the company to stop operating. Further developments depend on the wind. "If the storm subsides in the afternoon as expected, not much should happen," he said.

Update from February 10, 6:48 a.m .: Because of the storm sabine "Sabine", Deutsche Bahn has also stopped regional traffic in Bavaria for the time being. “Depending on the location of the hurricane , traffic will resume in the course of the morning,” said the train on Monday morning. The railway had previously stopped long-distance transport nationwide.

They first drove the S-Bahn in Munich . A spokesman said that a later shutdown of the business is not excluded. "We are monitoring the situation." In Nuremberg , the S-Bahn was initially at a standstill. Since most trains from private rail companies also run on the tracks of Deutsche Bahn, there are usually also restrictions with private trains. "All other transport companies have stopped their driving operations as a precaution," said the train.

Sabine storm: MAN closes plant in Munich - important request to all employees

Update from February 9, 10.43 p.m .: The vehicle and mechanical engineering group MAN is closing its main plant in Munich and all surrounding external works on Monday (February 10, 2020). As can be seen from an internal message to all employees, those responsible do not want to endanger the health of their employees through storm Sabine. The message says literally: "In a crisis meeting today, the management and the works council decided that the well-being of our MAN workforce outweighs the previous one, so we ask that you stay home tomorrow for security reasons." The notification is valid for the Munich, Dachau and all branch offices and affects both the early shift and the late shift in production. According to its own information, MAN has around 9,000 employees at the site

Storm low Sabine approaching! It's getting uncomfortable in Munich

Update from February 9, 9:51 p.m .: As a result of the storm Sabine , possible impairments can be expected on the S-Bahn on Monday morning. At the start of operations on Monday, it is planned to start regular S-Bahn traffic. However, the S-Bahn trains at 10-minute intervals on the S 2 Dachau / S 3 Maisach / Deisenhofen and S 8 Germering-Unterpfaffenhofen / Weßling lines must be canceled on Monday morning. Travelers can find out in advance via the DB Navigator or the free hotline 08000 99 66 33.

Storm low Sabine: Schools in Munich are canceled

Update from February 9, 7:01 p.m .: Numerous schools across Germany are failing . The reason is storm depression Sabine . Many schools in Upper Bavaria are also affected. In the districts of Starnberg, Miesbach and Ebersberg classes are canceled as well as in the district of Munich. But even students who go to school in the state capital can stay at home. Lessons do not take place.

Storm depression Sabine is getting closer: numerous schools are canceled

Update from February 9, 5 p.m .: Storm depression Sabine is getting closer and causes numerous school absences throughout Germany. All information is available here at a glance.

Hurricane Sabine: Events are canceled

Update of February 9, 4:39 p.m .: What kind of devastation will Hurricane Sabine cause? There are several cancellations of events all over Germany. Andrea Berg's concert in Halle was canceled and the Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FC Köln was also canceled. The match between FC Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in the Allianz Arena, however, should take place.

Update from February 9, 11:05 a.m .: Storms can be expected in the north of Bavaria from midday - Munich could be spared a little longer. But a spokesman for the German Weather Service is already issuing a warning. He advised against staying outside on Monday or even in the forest.

In contrast, the storm is already noticeable at Munich Airport. So far, 80 flights have been canceled due to the hurricane Sabine - and there could be more.

Storm low Sabine comes to Munich - hurricane gusts even expected until Wednesday

Update from February 9, 8:10 a.m .: There is still no sign of Sturm Sabine in Munich . But the low should start to take hold in the afternoon. In the evening and at night from Sunday to Monday, things get really uncomfortable. Hurricane gusts could create chaos by Tuesday or even Wednesday.

With these weather forecasts , memories of hurricane Kyrill * awaken for many people. It caused great destruction in 2007. For security reasons, a Bundesliga match on Sunday afternoon has already been canceled due to Sturm Sabine. The danger from the threatened hurricane is too great.

Update, February 8, 9.30 a.m .: Storm Sabine sweeps over Munich from Sunday evening ( February 9 ) - and the German Weather Service (DWD) is already warning. The hurricane-like gusts could not only ensure that fallen trees or branches block roads and rails. The storm could also cause damage to houses . Deutsche Bahn is already advising travelers to postpone regional and long-distance travel.

#Unweather: It is expected that #Bahn traffic in Germany will be affected from Sunday evening. Please inform yourself regularly at https://t.co/7JYo1TPRbH or in the DB Navigator about your connection and at https://t.co/1RQL3VwEeg about the current situation.

Storm low approaching! It's getting really uncomfortable again in Munich

First report from February 7th, 12:21 pm : Munich - What happened at the beginning of the week should have been just a little foretaste . Especially on Tuesday (February 4, 2020) there were weather-related impairments throughout Munich , which also put a lot of strain on the fire brigade .

S-Bahn commuters had to be very patient, the level of the inner city Isar rose rapidly due to the heavy rains. It could get really uncomfortable at the weekend .

"Nationwide storm situation" also affects Munich: expert warns

The German Weather Service (DWD) warns of a "nationwide storm situation ", which should not spare Munich either. From Sunday hurricane-like gusts at speeds of over 100 kilometers per hour are possible.

Storm depression Sabine is said to be fully effective at night on Monday. Weather expert Dominik Jung gives a drastic warning: "This will be a very exciting and dangerous thing (...) the storm will probably get Germany rolling quite a bit".

#Storm #SABINE: first graphical assessment of the storm situation from Sunday. Severe gusts of wind around 100 km / h are likely in the areas marked in red, as are individual hurricane-like gusts or hurricane gusts. Particular attention must be paid to this in the vicinity of thunderstorms. / V pic.twitter.com/oOHHUMPLvU

Munich: Storm "Sabine" comes at the weekend - impairments possible

Weather-related disturbances in the urban area of ​​Munich cannot be ruled out. Only on Tuesday the storm gusts should lose speed. In the course of a cold front that moves from northwest to southeast, occasional thunderstorms can occur, warn meteorologists. However, there is no risk of flooding.

Sun worshipers will get their money's worth in Munich on Friday and Saturday. The forecasts promise a cloudless sky with temperatures of up to 12 degrees.

It was a weather event that many still remember with horror: Hurricane Kyrill caused a state of emergency. Now there is concern that storm depression Sabine will be similarly violent. *

* Merkur.de and tz.de are part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.

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