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Strong thunderstorm threatens: Oberhavel on alert!
Severe weather warning for Oberhavel on June 23rd, 2025: Thunderstorms, gusts of up to 90 km/h and heavy rain are expected. Observe safety instructions!
Strong thunderstorm threatens: Oberhavel on alert!
Today, June 23, 2025, there is a worrying weather situation in Germany. In the Oberhavel district, Brandenburg, the German Weather Service (DWD) has issued an official weather warning that covers the period from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. During this time, strong thunderstorms with violent squalls and heavy rain are expected, with wind speeds of between 70 km/h and 90 km/h. In addition, rainfall amounts of up to 15 liters per square meter are reported. News.de provides information about the potential hazards associated with this weather, including lightning, falling trees and rapid flooding of roads.
There is currently light rain in the Oberhavel district at a pleasant 22°C and a humidity of 56%. The wind is blowing at 40 km/h and the UV index is 2.68. However, people must not feel safe because the DWD has issued a strong weather warning due to the impending storms. Rainfall and wind gusts of up to 36 km/h are expected to continue throughout the evening, with the situation threatening to worsen around 7 p.m. when the chance of precipitation rises to 80%. News.de
Storms in Germany – A look beyond the borders of Oberhavel
The unpleasant weather conditions are not just limited to Brandenburg. In Upper Franconia, the police had to deal with around 20 operations due to severe rain in the last two hours. These rains uprooted trees and caused roads to wash out. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far, although the Rewe market in Helmbrechts (Hof district) is under water and the fire department has already been tasked with pumping out the water. There were also numerous operations in Upper Bavaria and Lower Bavaria - a total of 20 on Monday night in Upper Bavaria and 24 in Lower Bavaria due to fallen trees and flooding. InFranken.de
The DWD has also issued the highest warning level 4 for parts of Bavaria, as thunderstorms with rainfall of up to 40 liters per square meter and gusts of 80 to 100 km/h are expected. In Saxony, the Vogtland district was also severely affected; Several operations were reported here due to damage caused by fallen trees and collapsed components such as chimneys. In Auerbach in particular, a car was hit by a fallen tree, and in Treuen a collapsed chimney damaged several vehicles. InFranken.de
Caution is advised!
The severe weather warnings are always monitored and adjusted by experienced meteorologists from the severe weather center. Every storm has its own unique face, and in the case of heavy rain or storms, things can quickly end in chaos. Acute warnings confirm the occurrence of a natural hazard and should be taken seriously. Unwetterzentrale.de
Citizens are called upon to behave safely in the next few hours. This includes avoiding spending time outdoors, staying away from bodies of water and being careful of falling objects. Road users should be particularly careful and avoid flooded or vulnerable road sections.