Thunderstorm alarm in Bavaria: protection against lightning and hail urgently needed!

Thunderstorm alarm in Bavaria: protection against lightning and hail urgently needed!

Schwaben, Deutschland - On June 4, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) warns of severe thunderstorms in the southern regions of Bavaria, especially in Swabia and Upper Bavaria. The severe weather warning of level 3 of 4 is expected to apply until 8:30 p.m. The prevailing dangers include lightning strikes, falling trees and branches, as well as flooding of roads and cellars. Aquaplaning and hailstorm are also expected, so that the DWD recommends avoiding the outdoor stay or looking for protection. There were similar warnings the previous day.

These warnings arrive at a time when the weather conditions in Germany are generally inconsistent. On Monday, June 2, rainfall with heavy rain of up to 15 liters per square meter in southern Germany and Saxony were predicted. During the day, the quantities even rise to up to 20 liters per square meter. Larger hailstones and gusts of wind at speeds of up to 70 km/h are also possible. In Bavaria, the districts of Haßberge, Lichtenfels, Kulmbach, Bayreuth, and Ansbach are affected, to name just a few.

dangers and effects

According to information from FOCUS But also in other federal states, such as North Rhine-Westphalia, reports on considerable weather successes. Numerous emergency calls were received there for fully run basement and fallen trees. In Erftstadt, for example, the water was up to half a meter high, while streets in Hesse were blocked by fallen trees. In Saxony-Anhalt, too, there is a severe weather warning due to heavy rain and hail.

Some regions, such as in Rhineland-Palatinate, report golf ball-sized hailsticks that caused damage. This extreme weather situation does not remain without consequences for traffic, since many regional trains have been closed. Meteorologists of Storm Center emphasize the need to find out more about the current danger situation and take appropriate precautions. Your constantly adapted forecasts are accessible to the population 24/7 and offer valuable information about upcoming storms.

Current weather conditions

The weather conditions in Sudbayern are characterized by rising thunderstorm activities, whereby the risk of storm also affects parts of Baden-Württemberg. The overview maps provided by the storm center currently show all active severe weather warnings in Germany. The various warning levels, from preliminary warnings in yellow to acute warnings in red, help the citizens to assess the seriousness of the weather and act accordingly.