Storm front is heading for Bavaria: DWD and weather experts warn - "It can get dangerous"

Created: 02/16/2022, 10:46 am

By: Thomas Eldersch

A stormy time is approaching Bavaria.

The DWD is already issuing warnings for the entire Free State.

© Peter Kneffel/Boris Roessler/dpa

Stormy times are coming to Bavaria.

Hurricane gusts break like waves over the Free State.

The DWD warns of many dangers in the coming days.

Munich - Hats and umbrellas clutched tight, the dachshund strapped under your arm, something is coming our way.

Bavaria* are facing stormy days.

Peak wind speeds can be achieved that not even a normal city car on the motorway can achieve.

The German Weather Service (DWD) and meteorologist Dominik Jung agree: "It can get tricky here and there."

Weather in Bavaria: Danger from breaking branches and snapping trees

The winter storms* should last well into the next week.

"The storm situation has real endurance," writes Jung in his forecast.

However, the wind moves across the country like waves.

In between there are always relaxation phases.

It may also need that, because the storms could cause a lot of destruction.

On the coasts in the north, there is a renewed threat of storm surges and washed-away beaches.

Here in Bavaria there is extreme danger from falling trees.

“Forests and parks should not be entered.

Branches can break off and trees fall over.

Roads and railroad tracks may be blocked,” Jung continues.

Especially in the low mountain ranges, even at higher altitudes in the Alps, it can be quite stormy.

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Northern Bavaria is hit particularly hard.

In the hatched area, the DWD warns of storms * with hurricane gusts from Thursday morning, 1 a.m.

Winds of 105 to 120 km/h can be reached here in the mountains.

At lower altitudes, 90 to 110 kilometers per hour are still possible.

In his forecast, Jung even speaks of storms* with speeds of up to 180 kilometers per hour at higher altitudes in the low mountain ranges.

So be extremely careful here.

Weather in Bavaria: DWD also warns of thaw and flooding

While the north gets a good draught, the south is spared strong hurricane gusts for the time being.

It can also storm here, but at 60 to 85 km/h the winds are not as strong as in the north.

But another problem looms.

At the edge of the Alps and on the mountains in the Bavarian Forest, it is beginning to thaw vigorously.

With values ​​around 14 degrees in Berchtesgaden, which will continue to rise in the coming days, no wonder.

Therefore, the DWD warns here: "From this morning in the northern and eastern low mountain ranges, as well as on the edge of the Alps, in connection with heavy rainfall and rising snow line, the onset of thaw, with precipitation* of 30 to 40 l/sqm in 24 hours in some areas.

Especially in the Bavarian Forest, in the Allgäu Alps and in the Rhön locally also 50 l/sqm until Thursday noon.” There is a risk of local flooding.

Weather in Bavaria: The storm situation will last until next week

The first storm wave was over on Friday.

But already in the night on Saturday the second rolls up.

The DWD speaks of another "heavy storm and orc system".

And after another break at the weekend, the wind picks up speed again at the start of the new week.

Weather expert Jung has a few more tips to help you get through the stormy weather.

“Beware of cross winds on roads and bridges.

Long-distance trips in Germany should be avoided until Sunday” and beware of loose objects, broken branches and falling trees.