Storm in the north: heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten from this afternoon!

Storm in the north: heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten from this afternoon!

Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Deutschland - In the coming hours it will be uncomfortable in northeastern Germany. The weather situation, dominated by deep "Isaac", ensures violent storms and has already followed a warning from the German Weather Service (DWD). Heavy heavy rain cases in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and northeast of Schleswig-Holstein can be expected this afternoon until tomorrow morning. Among other things, the Rostock, Mecklenburg Lake District, Vorpommern-Rügen and Vorpommern-Greifswald are affected. According to [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/info/waut-und-chitter-im-norden-erwartet-unwetterwarung-fuer-mv ,unwetter-110.html) rainfall of up to 140 liters per square meter are realistic in certain areas.

The predictions promise a lot of water: In addition to the scary 35 liters per square meter, which could be measured in Northwest Mecklenburg, Ludwigslust-Parchim and Ostholstein, local flooding is warned. There is also a risk of landslides. The warning time begins today at 4 p.m. and for the time being until 12 p.m. The DWD, which warns of “danger to life and life”, advises caution, especially in the form of protective measures against lightning strikes and first aid preparations for thunderstorms, such as Image reported.

preparations and measures

The counties have already taken the first measures to be prepared for the upcoming storm events. In Rostock, Vorpommern-Greifswald and Mecklenburg Lake District, the control centers have increasingly started their work. The campsites on the Baltic Sea are well prepared to manage the rising constant rain, with devices for water drainage that are available.

The current weather conditions not only require the administrative authorities to act quickly. The population should also remain vigilant and find out about the Warn app Nina, which regularly provides updated information on the weather conditions. This app could be an important tool in the next few hours to get through the storm safely.

changeable weather and consequences

The weather forecasts indicate that there will also be changeable weather in the next few days. Temperatures should level off between 21 and 24 degrees, but the rainfall will stop in the coming days, above all in Ostholstein and the adjacent regions. Storm Center continuously informs about the latest developments and weather -specific warning levels in order to inform the population as best as possible.

Overall, it remains to be hoped that the population will remain well prepared and careful to minimize the dangers that are associated with such intensive storm events.