Katwarn triggers: Red storm warning in the morning for Bavaria - "Danger to life and limb"

Created: 12/21/2022 7:23 am

By: Klaus-Maria Mehr

The German Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning for large parts of eastern Bavaria.

There is a great danger of black ice on roads in particular.

Munich – A level three storm warning (of four possible levels) exists for several districts in eastern Bavaria from Regensburg to Passau.

The German Weather Service (DWD) warns there vehemently of dangerous black ice, which is currently forming due to suddenly freezing rain.

Especially on bridges, like the Wittelsbacher Bridge in Munich, it can get slippery.

There is a severe weather warning for eastern Bavaria.

© Wolfgang Maria Weber/Imago

Severe weather warning for Bavaria: Danger to life and limb

The warning has been in effect since 5:30 a.m. and lasts until 9 a.m.

The DWD warns of "danger to life and limb".

Therefore, it is recommended to avoid being outdoors altogether.

Danger to life and limb from suddenly freezing rain.

If you have to go out, you should

• his “behaviour in traffic”

• be “prepared for impairments on all traffic routes up to blockages/closures”

• adjust your driving style if necessary

• fill up as much as possible

• Bring blankets and warm drinks.

All districts in eastern Bavaria are affected by the level three severe weather warning.

Here you should be particularly careful on the streets because of the current weather conditions.

Severe weather warning before black ice in Bavaria: These regions (city and district) are affected

• Kelheim

• regensburg

• Cham

• Landshut

• Straubing

• Straubing arch

• Rain

• Dingolfing-Landau

• Deggendorf

• Freyung-Grafenau

• Rottal Inn

• Passau

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