Violent lightning and thunderstorms: Bavaria in storm fever!

Violent lightning and thunderstorms: Bavaria in storm fever!

Bayern, Deutschland - On June 5, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) warned of severe thunderstorms in Bavaria, which are accompanied by violent hailers and hurricane gusts. On Wednesday, there were considerable weather events in several regions of the Free State, which led to an unusually high flash. According to the Information Service Aldis/Blids, 1,681 earth flashes were registered on this day, which makes him the most flashing day of the year in Bavaria. These flashes are a clear indicator of the violence of the thunderstorms, even if they are not considered extreme compared to previous years.

While the police and fire brigade in Bavaria reported due to the storms, serious incidents failed to materialize. However, the dangers rose at night because an extremely high risk of storm for the coming hours has been forecast. Planned meteorological developments signaled the possibility of heavy rain, hurricane gusts and even tornados, especially in the southern and medium part of Germany. The storm center warned of enormous amounts of water that could fall in a short time.

Serious risk of storm about Bavaria

The risk of storm was classified in Germany on June 4, 2025 at the highest level, with Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in particular emerged as danger regions. The southwest of Germany has already experienced the first thunderstorms that led to heavy rain and power failures. Risk areas were primarily lowering, hollows and small streams and rivers that could be flooded due to the extreme weather conditions. Meteorologists reported from Hagel, which could grow between 5 and 10 centimeters, and of stormy winds that should reach up to 140 km/h

The storm season in Germany, which usually gains driving in May, also unfolded its strength in June. It should be noted that the main season for thunderstorms lies between May and August, whereby the months of June and July are considered the most thunderstorm. During this period, even in cities such as Frankfurt, you can count on 6 storm days in June, which only underlines the current weather conditions in Bavaria. The analysis of the DWD shows that the thunderstorms have been variable in recent years, which seems to be influenced by climate changes.

These developments and the high flash rate, which has recently been observed, raise many questions and show how drastically the weather conditions in Germany can change. While there is quieter weather in some regions, the problems in the south and in the middle of the country are obvious. A changeable weather with other thunderstorms and showers will also be forecast for the coming days, which could further strengthen the existing dangers for the population.

A special focus is now on the regions already affected because they have to react to the high -level warnings. The coming days could continue to be shaped by similar extreme weather conditions that not only bring about lightning and rain, but also potentially dangerous gusts of wind.