Weather in Germany: Red weather warnings follow after the heat - "Avoid staying outdoors!"

Extreme weather in Germany: In some parts of the Federal Republic, low "Heike" caused chaos. Shortly afterwards, the DWD warns of a new danger.

• The weather in Germany * remains hot. The German weather service continues to warn of the temperatures and again of violent storms.
• The storm potential is still great - most recently low “Heike” mixed up the weather in Germany.
• Now the German Weather Service (DWD) is already warning of another danger.

Update, 3:41 p.m.: After a sunny day in Germany , the first storms are looming , which could be very violent in some regions. The German Weather Service (DWD) issues a red level 3 storm warning for Salzgitter in the northern Harz foreland and areas near Goslar in Lower Saxony. The level 3 warning of severe storms also applies in Heinsberg in the very west of Germany . There is a warning of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain with hail.

“There are thunderstorms . There is heavy rain with rainfall between 25 l / m² and 40 l / m² per hour as well as gusts of wind with speeds between 70 km / h (20m / s, 38kn, Bft 8) and 85 km / h (24m / s, 47kn, Bft 9) and small-grained hail ”, it says literally in the DWD warning.

The weather service also warns of the following possible dangers : “There is a danger to life in the event of lightning ! In isolated cases, for example, trees can be uprooted and roofs damaged. Look for cascading branches, Roof tiles or objects. Flooding of basements and streets as well as local flooding of streams and small rivers are possible. For example, landslides can occur. Close all windows and doors! Secure items outdoors! In particular, keep a distance from buildings, trees, scaffolding and high-voltage lines! If possible, avoid staying outside! "

Weather in Germany: first floods, then heat - now the next storms will follow

Update from August 16, 8:45 am: On Saturday (August 15), low “Heike” brought with it some violent storms - in the Ruhr area there was even flooding due to heavy rainfall ( see update from August 15, 7:56 pm ). On Sunday (August 16), the situation now seems to have relaxed again - at least for the time being. And there are already heat warnings for a region in Germany .

The DWD warns the west of Baden-Wuerttemberg officially before heat . "On Sunday, strong heat loads are expected up to a height of 400 m ," the official report said. The warning applies until 7 p.m. around Baden-Baden, Offenburg, Emmendingen, Freiburg and Lörrach as well as in Waldshut. In many places in the Federal Republic, however, a real summer day with temperatures of up to 30 degrees and sunshine is ahead. Around Berlin even up to 31 degrees are expected - in Erfurt up to 28 degrees are forecast. In Stuttgart it gets up to 29 degrees.

Weather in Germany: change is already imminent - the risk of storms increases enormously

However , it cannot be ruled out that the weather will soon change again with new storms . Sudden weather changes seem to be not uncommon this summer - the German Weather Service predicts strong thunderstorms from the early afternoon in western and southern Germany, especially in the mountains. Heavy rain, small-grain hail and storms are to be expected. "Storms with heavy rain of more than 25 l / m² in a short time and hail of up to 3 cm grain size cannot be excluded," according to the DWD.

On Monday (August 17) at the latest, strong thunderstorms threaten again , which, according to the German Meteorological Service, will spread over the course of the day in a wide strip from the East Frisian islands over the middle to the edge of the Alps .

Weather in Germany: Official severe weather warnings - the city is sinking in water masses - the streets are flooded

Update from August 15th, 7:56 pm : The low “Heike” let off steam again on Saturday. As on Friday, the Ruhr area was again badly affected. In Dortmund , the water masses caused by heavy rains caused flooding and sometimes chaotic conditions.

#Feuerwehr #Dortmund We are currently dealing with over 100 storms in the city. Many cellars are full and streets are partially flooded. We are working with professional and voluntary fire brigades in the # Mission forDortmund pic.twitter.com/gI0o7hdWHI

But now the German Weather Service has finally given the all-clear for almost all of Germany. For the most part, the weather has calmed down again. The last offshoots of “Heike” are still causing occasional storms in the north of the country, but summer should return there in the next few hours.

Weather in Germany: The next storm is rolling towards large parts of the country - DWD is again calling out the highest warning level

Update from August 15, 3:36 p.m .: After the violent storms in large parts of the Federal Republic on Friday evening, some regions are threatened with restless hours on Saturday. Central Germany in particular is affected.

Large parts of North Rhine-Westphalia have to expect thunderstorms. This is also true in the neighboring state of Rhineland-Palatinate : Particular caution is required in Koblenz , where the highest dark red warning level 4 has currently been declared by the German Weather Service.

In addition, in Hesse, Bavaria, Lower Saxony and Thuringia it is better to stay at home until the weather has calmed down.

Weather in Germany: Lightning and thunder threatens across the country - Tief Heike has not yet had enough

Update from August 15, 9:06 a.m .: Large parts of Germany start the weekend with sun and warm temperatures. But the German Weather Service already has another warning ready: For the regions around Erfurt, Braunschweig, Hameln and Diepholz, severe thunderstorms with a risk of storms (level 2) are to be expected on Saturday morning .

According Wetter.com remain thunderstorms for a "wide strip of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia up to Thuringia and Saxony" continues in some regions storm passed. While in the north the temperatures rise to up to 32 degrees, expect the south 24 to 27 degrees.

And the danger of storms has not yet been banned for the next few days: Until Monday, locally violent storms can really cloud the summer mood.

In the warm, humid air there are already a few strong showers / individual #thunderstorms on the way. These will intensify again today. There it is again the act. Keep an eye on the radar: https: //t.co/El4A51mY6T (switch to Blitzen / Stormtracker via the blue button) / LD

Weather in Germany: There is lightning and thunder from north to south - Tief Heike rolls on

Update from August 14, 9:58 p.m.: There is lightning and thundering all over the republic. On Friday evening there were violent thunderstorms in many places, low "Heike" brought the summer weather of the last few days to a temporary end.

North Rhine-Westphalia is currently particularly affected by storm-like precipitation. Even if the capricious weather made for impressive pictures, caution is advised. In some parts of Germany the highest warning level 4 and thus danger to life still applies . Parts of Thuringia are also affected . In the extreme northeast of Bavaria , according to the meteorologists, “heavy rain” is possible.

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Update from August 14th, 6.43pm: All of Germany is in the grip of “Heike” . Even if the sun is still showing in many places, there are warnings from the DWD of a violent change in weather.

In the area around the Upper Bavarian town of Bad Reichenhall , warning level 4 was recently declared . There is a threat of “extreme storms”, which in addition to thunderstorms and heavy rainfall can also be accompanied by hail precipitation and squalls.

Weather: DWD warning for large parts of Germany - partly dark red alert level 4

Update from August 14th, 6:12 am : Deep " Heike " does not give up and continues to mix up the weather in Germany. The series of thunderstorms of the past few days continues: The humid, high-energy air masses can sometimes turn into storm-like - warning level 4 ! - Thunderstorms develop. Heavy rain , hail and gusts of wind threaten once again . Individual thunderstorms are approaching from the northwest, the German Weather Service (DWD) currently warns in its warning report on Friday. Caution is required at warning level 4 . The DWD warning says:

"CAUTION! Note on possible dangers: There is a danger to life in the event of lightning ! Occasionally, trees can be uprooted and roofs damaged. Pay particular attention to falling branches, tiles or objects. Flooding of basements and streets as well as local flooding of streams and small rivers are possible. For example, landslides can occur. Close all windows and doors! Secure items outdoors! Keep your distance from buildings, trees, scaffolding and high-voltage lines! If possible, avoid staying outside!"

From Lower Saxony over the eastern low mountain range to the edge of the Alps there is a threat of violent thunderstorms with heavy rain. In Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, however, things remain calm. The maximum values ​​today are 24 to 30 degrees. On the Oder and Neisse also up to 32 degrees. On Saturday night, temperatures drop to 20 to 14 degrees.

Weather: DWD warning for large parts of Germany - dark red alert level 4 now applies in a district

Update from August 13, 6:11 p.m .: While the German Weather Service lowered the storm warnings for eastern Bavaria to level three, two new hot spots seem to be opening up: Official level 4 storm warnings apply to the region around Düsseldorf and the southernmost tip of Germany until 6.45 pm Oberstdorf . Here are strong thunderstorms with rain amounts up to 40 liters per square meter, as well as hail and high winds expected. While the gusts of wind in the Bavarian Oberstdorf should reach up to 70 km / h, in the region around Düsseldorf it is even 100 km / h.

Weather in Germany: Severe weather warnings for the east of Bavaria

Update from August 13, 5:11 p.m .: The area of ​​the severe weather warnings has shifted again to the east towards the German-Czech border. In the district of Cham , level 4 (dark red), the highest level of the severe weather warning, even applies. The DWD pronounces an "official severe weather warning of severe thunderstorms with extremely heavy rain and hail " for this area. There can be extremely heavy rain with amounts of precipitation of up to 60 l / m² per hour, as well as squalls with speeds of up to 80 km / h and hail with grain sizes around 2 cm. The warning is initially valid until 6 p.m.

DWD warning card.

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Update from August 13, 4:08 p.m .: The area with the red warning level 3 of the German Meteorological Service has moved further east again. The area between Regensburg and Straubing is particularly affected . Also in the southern district of Schwandorf , the southwest of the district of Cham and in the north of the district of Dingolfing , there are warnings of heavy thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail. According to the DWD , the warning is valid until 5 p.m.

Update from August 13, 3:12 p.m .: The red warning of level 3 (of 4) has shifted to the east. It now applies to the eastern district of Ingolstadt and the regions around Regensburg , Kelheim and Dingolfing . Here the DWD is now warning of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail . Precipitation amounts of up to 40 l / m² in a short time, as well as heavy gusts of wind with speeds of up to 90 km / h and hail with grain sizes of 3 cm are possible here. The warning is valid until 4 p.m.

Update from August 13, 2:43 p.m.: It's currently very uncomfortable in northern Bavaria. A red warning level 3 (of 4) currently applies to around a handful of rural districts , for example in Eichstädt and Neumarkt as well as in the Landshut area . Official WEATHER WARNING before HEAVY THUNDERSTORMS with HEAVY RAIN and HAIL, ”says DWD. Valid until 3 p.m. Only a few regions in Germany are "free of warnings" - for most of them the following applies: purple. You can see what your situation looks like here on the DWD warning card.

Update from August 13, 6:39 a.m .: Extreme heat and then heavy rain and storm - violent storms raged over Germany on Wednesday evening and caused severe damage. In North Rhine-Westphalia , Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg in particular , the fire brigade's forces had a lot to do. The weather will remain explosive for the next few days . Heavy storms with heavy rain, storms and hail can be expected in the morning. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), a thunderstorm front will move in a broad strip diagonally across Germany from Thursday afternoon - for example from the Dutch border over the northern to the eastern low mountain range. In addition, it remains muggy and hot: purple alert! There is still an official heat warning at maximum temperatures between 24 and 32 degrees. In Baden-Württemberg, experts warn of new thunderstorms, reports heidelberg24.de *.

Weather in Germany: Dark purple alert! Violent storm mix is ​​rolling towards the Federal Republic

First report from August 12th:

Munich - The German Weather Service (DWD) warns almost the entire Federal Republic of heat, for large parts of the West it even issued an " extreme heat warning ". That means felt temperatures of sometimes over 38 degrees Celsius . On the warning card of the DWD will be indicated in purple tones. Fortunately, there are still no UV warnings.

Weather in Germany: Warning of extreme heat - only the far north is spared

Only in the extreme north and northeast will the humid heat be kept within limits. The edge of a high here brings dry, somewhat cooler air masses. The remaining parts of Germany are expected to have warm tropical nights and high levels of heat .

But it is also uncomfortable in many places. In the morning, thunderstorms roll over the west and south-west . They sometimes bring heavy rain with 20 liters of precipitation per square meter and stormy gusts of around 70 km / h.

Germany: The weather is getting uncomfortable - severe weather warning for the west and south-west

From noon onwards, it expands to Central Germany. The northern and eastern low mountain ranges and the edge of the Alps are also hit. In addition to even heavier heavy rain (25 l / sqm) and storm * (85 km / h) , the experts here also warn of hail .

It hits the west and south-west even worse. Enormous rain falls of 40 liters per Quadrameter , violent squalls * to 100 km / h and up to large three Zenitimeter hailstones are predicted. Even heavier heavy rain cannot be ruled out. The risk of storms * slowly subsides over the night.

Good morning from Offenbach. Even today we expect a high level of heat exposure at temperatures of up to 36 degrees. The warning map also shows some thunderstorms that are in the west. Details: https://t.co/ue4H8ZVMwp / V pic.twitter.com/i9sDaazxsB

Due to the low contrasts in air pressure *, the humid and hot weather still has Germany under control . Despite the humid air, water is already running out in some places. Some municipalities issued targeted bans to ensure basic drinking water supplies. (* Merkur.de and heidelberg24.de are part of the Ippen editorial network.)

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