Violent thunderstorm warning for Börde: Lightning and heavy rain threaten!

Violent thunderstorm warning for Börde: Lightning and heavy rain threaten!

A large storm moves across the Börde region in Saxony-Anhalt. For today, July 7, 2025, the German Weather Service issued an official weather warning that is accompanied by strong thunderstorms. This affects the period from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in which heavy rain of up to 15 liters per square meter can be expected in a short time and wind gusts of up to 60 km/h. The current meteorological Situation shows a major cloudy at 22 degrees Celsius. In addition to the precipitation, a humidity of 70 % and a moderate wind of 15 km/h is reported.

like the German Weather Service , there is an acute danger to life due to lightning strikes and from flying objects in this storm. Roads and underpasses could be flooded in a short time, which can result in Aquaplaning. The warning is classified as a "striking weather warning" (orange), which means that weather development is not common but considerably dangerous. In such cases, it is advised to avoid the stay outdoors and to go into protected rooms.

recommendations for action and security measures

It is particularly important to be particularly careful now. The German Weather Service recommends to secure loose objects, to fasten tents and similar covers and to avoid flooded road sections. Anyone who moves in their vehicle should pay attention to the road conditions and show an adapted driving behavior.

The weather conditions are continuously updated and adapted to the new circumstances. According to Wetteronline , the warnings at the city and district level are shown, so that all citizens are informed in good time about the impending dangers such as lightning strikes or floods. Even if the location is tense, the DWD remains optimistic that all those affected will get through the storm well if the recommended security measures are observed.