Massive storm front threatens Cologne: 40 liters of rain and hailsters are expected!

Massive storm front threatens Cologne: 40 liters of rain and hailsters are expected!

On Friday, May 30, 2025, a dramatic weather change is emerging in Cologne and the region. After a short summer high with temperatures of almost 30 degrees, a massive storm front is imminent. The German Weather Service (DWD) has already predicted that rain and violent hail showers have to be expected on Saturday with up to 40 liters. This weather situation is caused by the encounter of warm air masses from the south and an Atlantic low. Meteorologists expect temperatures of up to 28 degrees on Saturday.

The storm front not only meets Cologne: According to DWD, there are also increased storm dangers in other parts of North Rhine-Westphalia. Especially in the west of the federal state, citizens have to expect extreme weather conditions. The first foothills of the storm already reach northern Germany today, where official warnings were issued against strong gusts of wind.

severe weather warnings and expected phenomena

The DWD has not yet published any specific storm warnings for North Rhine-Westphalia, but the predictions indicate considerable meteorological risks. The first thunderstorms and showers in the west are possible on Saturday morning. From noon, a significant increase in thunderstorm activity is expected, especially in the Cologne surrounding area, the Oberberg district and the Eifel.

are one of the expected weather phenomena:

• heavy rain of up to 40 liters per square meter in a few hours
• hail with a diameter of up to 3 centimeters
• storm gusts with speeds of up to 100 km/h

The risk of storm remains on Sunday night, with the thunderstorms moving to the southeastern half of the country. Maximum values ​​between 21 and 24 degrees are expected on Sunday before the temperatures drop to 13 degrees at night.

affected areas in North Rhine-Westphalia

The storm center offers a detailed overview map of the affected areas in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Lower Rhine lowlands, the Cologne Bay, the Bergisches Land and the Ruhr area are particularly affected. Here the residents should be prepared for possible restrictions. The card clearly shows where the greatest risk of severe weather exists and thus enables a quick reaction to the weather.

For the next few days, changeable weather is still to be expected, which can contain local thunderstorms and showers. The DWD will update the weather conditions regularly to inform the population about the dangers in good time. The next update has been announced for Friday evening, May 30, 2025.