Storm warning for Oranienburg: Sturm and heavy rain await us!

Storm warning for Oranienburg: Sturm and heavy rain await us!

Oranienburg, Deutschland - June 26, 2025 brings an uncomfortable weather conditions for the Oranienburg region. As the Märkische General of the German Weather Service (DWD) for the afternoon storm gusts and heavy rain announced. Jan Fielitz, head of fire protection, emphasizes that the fire brigade is well prepared and on alert.

From noon, there is a scale of shower thunderstorms that could be accompanied by heavy rain, hail and stormy gusts. The warnings of the DWD, which leads to the fact that up to 30 liters per square meter of precipitation can fall in a short time, are particularly worrying, while hail with a diameter of up to two centimeters and winds can be expected up to 105 km/h. In such conditions it is important to take certain precautions.

preparations and warnings

The fire brigade in Oranienburg takes the weather very seriously and continuously evaluates the data of the DWD. Already on Monday there were strong gusts of wind that led to the fire brigade had to drive a total of 15 missions. An additional intermediate control center is set up for today's Thursday so that you can react even faster in an emergency.

The volunteer fire brigade in Kremmen has also taken precautions and sets up a temporary control center in the fire station. "We are aware that the weather can be unpredictable today," said Fielitz. Citizens are called up to be vigilant, avoid unnecessary paths and keep themselves away from forests, since many trees are with full foliage and can easily overturn.

Weather warning levels at a glance

In order to better assess the situation, the current warning levels are crucial. According to wetter.com the following warnings are in force:

• wind gust:
  • warning level 1: gusts over 50 km/h
  • warning level 2: gusts between 65 and 85 km/h
  • warning level 3: Severe weather warnings at 105-115 km/h
• thunderstorm:
  • warning level 1: lightning strikes and gusts of wind
  • warning level 2: strong thunderstorms with gusts of wind and heavy rain
• heavy rain:
  • warning level 2: 15-25 l/m² in 1 hour
  • warning level 3: 25 l/m² in 1 hour or more

For the region, an overview map of the severe weather warnings was also published, as it can also be found on the Unleaving Center . This not only gives an overview of impending storms, but also warns of possible dangers such as streets and storms.

In an emergency, the citizens also have the option of calling the number 033055/99890 if the common emergency number is overloaded. Stay safe and careful!