Attention Saxony-Anhalt: Thunderstorms and heavy rain threaten on Sunday!

Attention Saxony-Anhalt: Thunderstorms and heavy rain threaten on Sunday!

The German Weather Service (DWD) raises the alarm: For Sunday, July 13, 2025, Saxony-Anhalt is counted on severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. This warning applies until 5 p.m. and affects the Saalekreis, Mansfeld-Südharz, the city of Halle (Saale), the Burgenlandkreis and the Anhalt-Bitterfeld district. The meteorologists urge various dangers that could go hand in hand with the upcoming storms. This includes lightning strikes, falling trees, falling objects and rapid flooding of streets. Drivers in particular should be careful: aquaplaning and hailstorm pose additional risks. The weather experts also make clear recommendations: it is advisable to stay inside, close windows and doors and to secure objects outdoors. Flooded sections, such as underpasses, should be avoided to ensure your own security. Further information on the expected storms can be found at the Weather Center, which provides clear tickets for affected areas.

The warnings for Saxony-Anhalt also include a heavy rain warning that lasts until 8 p.m. and above all concerns the district of Stendal and the Altmark district of Salzwedel. According to the predictions, up to 25 liters of precipitation per square meter can be expected within an hour, which increases the risk of floods. The DWD and other weather services such as wetter.com recommend that you keep an eye on the current messages so that you can react in good time to changes in the weather.

storm forecasts and further information

If you want to find out more about the current storm warnings, you will find comprehensive data on various storm types such as storms, heavy rain, thunderstorms and even black rain on the pages mentioned. The storm center offers two types of warnings: preliminary warnings and acute warnings, whereby the first can be proclaimed up to 48 hours in advance. Using these warning levels - from yellow for preliminary warnings to violet for extreme storms - people can better adjust to the upcoming weather events.

Especially the youngest thunderstorms, who have moved across Germany in the past few weeks, have again underlined how important it is to keep information about the weather. In the past few months there have been numerous reports of flood damage and other weather -related incidents. If the flashes flash and the rain falls so strongly, certain risks can be expected. The wind also plays a role - for many regions in wind gusts over 50 km/h, a warning is pronounced, of which the residents concerned can also be affected. The DWD and other meteorologists are ready to observe the developments closely.

For all Cologne nemblers and the people in the area: look at the current weather warnings well, stay informed and protect yourself and others from the storms that will come to us at the weekend. A good knack for the weather can't hurt!