Severe weather warning: violent thunderstorms and storms in Bernau from today!

Severe weather warning: violent thunderstorms and storms in Bernau from today!

In the afternoon of June 26, 2025, the Cologne residents should probably be prepared for a lot! The German Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning that warns of severe thunderstorms in Bernau and Barnim. From 5 p.m., not only storm gusts threaten up to 110 km/h, but also violent precipitation with up to 30 liters of rain per square meter in an hour. Hail with a diameter of up to 2 cm could also fall. Bernau Live also reports that the main danger of hurricane-like gusts that could knock off branches and entire trees.

For everyone who likes to stay outdoors, there is an urgent recommendation: Avoid staying in parks and forests. If possible, driving should be refrained from, especially on country roads, since fallen trees could be a considerable risk. On Monday before, a storm low over Berlin and Brandenburg had already swept, which led to numerous fire brigade operations and a twelve-hour failure of S-Bahn traffic.

violent thunderstorms in the march

According to a current warning message from the German Weather Service, the weather for the whole day applies and is caused by an Atlantic deep runner that brings thunderstorm air over Germany. The thunderstorms used in the west in the morning, and an intensification of the thunderstorms is expected from noon. In the afternoon and evening towards Saxony and Brandenburg, the effects in the afternoon and evening will be noticeable, especially in southern Lower Saxony, East Westphalia and Hesse. DWD reports that up to 100 km/h strong gusts of wind and sometimes violent heavy rain can be expected.

A second focus is expected for the Allgäu, where strong thunderstorms with similar conditions will also occur. The storm forecasts indicate hail up to 4 cm and heavy rain up to 40 liters per square meter. The risk of storm is therefore very high and caution should be allowed.

storm warning system and round-the-clock Info

If you want to find out about the current weather and possible severe weather warnings, you can always access the extensive information of the Storm Center. There, both warnings and acute warnings are given, which are categorized in three warning levels: orange for moderate storms, red for strong storms and violet for extreme storms. In this way, the citizens have the opportunity to adjust to changes in good time.

So, dear Cologne, stay vigilant and keep you informed! The weather god does not mean well today and demands for a respectful way of dealing with the elements.