Catastrophic storm in Bavaria: hurricane gusts and hail up to 10 cm!

Catastrophic storm in Bavaria: hurricane gusts and hail up to 10 cm!

Regensburg, Deutschland - On June 4, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) warns of extreme storms in Bavaria. These include not only dangerous hurricane gusts and large hail, but also the highest warning level (level 4) for several regions of the state. Among other things, the Kreis Straubing-Bogen , the city of Straubing and the Kreisen Regensburg and Dingolfing-Landau.

With regard to the dangers, warning level 3 was proclaimed in other circles such as Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate, Eichstätt and Roth. Thunderstorm warnings of level 2 are active in numerous other circles across Germany. The situation comes to a head because the storm front moves from west to Bavaria, with wind gusts of up to 110 km/h and hail with diameters of up to 5 cm. In some areas, even hailstones of up to 10 cm are possible, accompanied by heavy rain that could attach up to 30 liters per square meter in a short time.

disorders in sports business

The extreme weather conditions already have an impact on sporting events. The German national football team broke off their warm-up before the National League semi-final against Portugal in Munich when a sudden hailstower scored the arena. The spectators also looked for protection against the storm, many were equipped with capes and rain jackets. The DWD urgently warns of lightning strikes, falling trees and other dangers that go hand in hand with these heavy thunderstorms.

national coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed that the game should take place despite the adverse weather conditions. Nevertheless, the concerns about security for both players and fans increase.

cancellation of events

The campus festival in Regensburg, which was to attract 12,000 visitors, was also canceled due to the severe weather warning. This illustrates the seriousness of the situation in which the DWD expressly emphasizes the dangers of life and life. The weather situation remains tense and it is predicted that further thunderstorms can also be expected on Thursday.

The severe weather warnings and technical information on the current weather conditions are continuously updated by the experts of the Storm Center . It is important to pay attention to their current warnings in order to be informed as best as possible and to be able to protect yourself if necessary.