Storm warning for Berlin: hurricane gusts of up to 108 km/h expected!

Storm warning for Berlin: hurricane gusts of up to 108 km/h expected!

June 24, 2025 will be marked by the change between summer heat and strong storms in Germany, especially in Berlin and Brandenburg. Reported today the German Weather Service that the current weather events take their course through a strong low pressure zone over the Norwegian Sea and Scandinavia. On Sunday, a hot and unstable air mass was brought in, bringing warm summer temperatures.

The change in the weather was already announced on Sunday afternoon when the first cold front reached northwest Germany. On Monday night, the first showers and thunderstorms spread east and southeast. This cold front not only brought cooling, but also an increased risk of severe storms. While Monday was still characterized by thunderstorms, there were still severe thunderstorms with gusts of up to 90 km/h, hail with a diameter of 2 to 3 cm and heavy rain of over 20 l/m², especially in southeastern Bavaria.

Stormy conditions and restrictions

The consequences of the extreme weather conditions became noticeable in the afternoon hours on Monday. Heavy squalls developed over Brandenburg and Berlin, reaching peak values ​​of over 100 km/h in some cases. According to that German Weather Service Even 108 km/h were measured in Berlin Dahlem. These storms led to numerous fire calls due to fallen trees and broken branches. Tragically, there was one fatality and several injuries, which further strained the situation. Massive restrictions occurred in the transport sector, particularly on the S-Bahn lines in Berlin.

The arches were full of leaves, which increased the area exposed to the wind and was possibly due to previous damage caused by drought in previous years. Warnings of severe squalls had already been issued the day before, which was of great importance to many people preparing for the weather.

Danger of storms also in Austria

While Germany is battling stormy winds, a cold front is also rolling towards Austria. How Cosmo reports, this front brings unstable weather to Austria. A cloudy and cooler climate is expected in most parts of the country, while the south and southeast will remain temporarily warm. From midday the cold front will move southwards and thunderstorm activity will increase.

Particular attention is paid to the expected thunderstorm activity in Upper and Central Carinthia, where the risk of violent thunderstorms, heavy precipitation and hail with diameters of up to 3 cm is increasing. Even if there is a possibility of supercells with tornado potential, this is considered less likely, according to meteorological experts.

Global weather trends

Current weather events cannot be viewed in isolation. A chronicle of extreme weather-related and global temperature changes shows that there has been a worrying increase in extreme weather events since 2010. Documented in a review the Federal Environment Agency, that 2023 was the hottest year on record, with an average temperature nearly 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. In Europe, 2023 was the second warmest year, with record temperatures recorded in September.

The connections between climatic changes and current extreme weather events are becoming increasingly clear. While Germany and Austria are struggling with strong storms today, it remains to be seen what further challenges the weather will bring in the coming days.