Storm alarm in Saxony-Anhalt: thunderstorms and hurricane gusts threaten!

Storm alarm in Saxony-Anhalt: thunderstorms and hurricane gusts threaten!

Altmarkkreis Salzwedel, Deutschland - Summer shows itself from its uncomfortable side-for today's Thursday, June 26, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) for Saxony-Anhalt has declared a violent thunderstorm. The federal states have to set themselves up on strong thunderstorms that will pull across the country with full force in the afternoon and evening. The DWD warns especially for the regions of Altmarkkreis-Salzwedel, Salzlandkreis, the districts of Stendal, Börde, Harz, Jerichower Land, Anhalt-Bitterfeld, Wittenberg and the state capital Magdeburg of hurricane gusts and severe thunderstorms. These warnings apply until 5:30 p.m., and until then the citizens are asked to be particularly careful.

What exactly threatens? The prospects are anything but rosy. Up to 105 km/h, fast gusts of wind can be expected during the thunderstorms. Even in the southward area, the wind opens gently at speeds of up to 55 km/h. The DWD also draws the population aware of the dangers of lightning strikes and falling trees, which should definitely not be underestimated. In addition, high -voltage lines and scaffolding could become a risk, while falling branches and roof tiles can also cause potential damage to buildings. This is how the [Süddeutsche] (https://www.sueddeutsche.de/panorama/wetter-warung-vor-schweren-chweren- and- orkanboeen-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-250626-930-719289) describes the warnings.

violent rainfall on the way

The precipitation also has it all. According to the DWD, up to 30 liters per square meter are possible within a short time. Even 20 liters within half an hour would not be atypical, which can lead to local floods. Hail with diameters of up to 2 cm could tighten the whole thing. The [MDR weather warnings] (https://www.mdr.de/wetter/unwetterwarnungen/Sachsen-Anhalt/index.html) report about the current situation.

In addition, a little cloudy sky in the afternoon will be felt as a calm before the storm. The thunderstorms are expected to pull off east during the night of Friday. Nevertheless, due to the low weather improvement in view of the deep pressure influence, even in the south, gusty winds can be expected from the southwest. Even gusts of wind between 65 and 85 km/h are announced on the chunk.

Next update

according to 14-tage-wetterbedingungen.de there will be a new update of the weather at the latest at 8:30 p.m. Those responsible leave no doubt that all citizens should be well prepared for the upcoming weather events.

It remains to be seen whether the summer can adjust in a tense. What is certain, however, is that today in Saxony-Anhalt the weather god wants to come up with a very special spectacle-a good reason to take a look out of the window and possibly take a few precautionary measures. Keep the doors and windows closed, and be on your hat! Stay safe!