Violent storm warning: hail and gusts of wind on Lake Constance awaited!

Violent storm warning: hail and gusts of wind on Lake Constance awaited!

Bodensee, Deutschland - On June 4, 2025, there is a tense weather conditions in several regions of Germany. Violent rainfalls, gusts of wind and large hail are expected in southeast Baden-Württemberg. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the weather situation is unstable and the possibility is pointed out faster thunderstorm developments. The situation is to be observed every 30 minutes in order to enable early warnings. Areas are particularly affected by the Swabian Alb to the Danube region and Allgäu to Lake Constance. Here is expected with strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain.

The storm forecasts show that up to 40 liters of rain can fall per square meter. In addition, gusts of wind at speeds of up to 105 km/h can be expected, which brings with it the risk of falling trees and damage to car roofs. The weather forecast also warns of local hail with diameters of about 5 cm, which can even grow to up to 8 cm in extreme cases. This could cause considerable damage to house roofs and in agriculture, especially in the far southeast near the border with Bavaria. The Schwäbische Zeitung to be downloaded and warned the thunderstorm not to stop under trees.

assessment of the situation in Saxony

At the same time, violent storms are also on the way in Saxony. The DWD speaks of heavy rain and gusts of wind that can be expected in Dresden on Wednesday. The initial weather situation is cheerful, but an approaching deep changes brings with it. Rain quantities of up to 25 liters per square meter and gusts of wind with speeds of up to 80 km/h are forecast. The temperatures are said to be between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius, which also makes the weather humiliated. The storm front slowly pulls off at night; In the Vogtland and Upper Lusatia it will rain into the late night and remain windy, according to the report by . .

storm warning system and information

The Storm Center provides constant updated information about severe weather warnings and weather instructions for Germany. These warnings are divided into warnings and acute warnings. Preliminary warnings are given up to 48 hours in advance and indicate possible storms. On the other hand, acute warnings refer to the reliable arrival of the danger. There are also three warning levels: orange for moderate storms, red for strong storms and violet for extreme storms, the last stage is the highest warning level. Meteorologists of the storm center adapt the forecasts and are available around the clock.

Overall, the situation is extremely serious. The population is urgently asked to take appropriate precautions and to keep an eye on the weather conditions. Measures such as securing mobile objects and avoiding residence locations under trees should be observed. The storm front is expected to reach the Lake Constance region between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.