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First autumn storm brings severe storm surge and ferry cancellations to Lower Saxony!
Severe autumn storms and storm surges threaten Lower Saxony, especially in the Harz Mountains. Ferries affected, strongest gusts up to 120 km/h.
First autumn storm brings severe storm surge and ferry cancellations to Lower Saxony!
Autumn has announced itself in northern Germany with a powerful storm that not only causes damp weather, but also causes disruption to the ferries to the popular East Frisian Islands. How NDR reported, the weather forecasts show that stormy weather, starting on the East Frisian Islands, will also spread inland in the coming days.
The German Weather Service (DWD) is sounding the alarm: a severe storm surge is expected in the North Sea on Sunday. Strong squalls are likely to sweep across the region as early as Friday afternoon, as a low pressure area is bringing wind and rain, especially in northern Germany. In some regions, gusts with wind speeds of up to 110 km/h - and on the Brocken even up to 120 km/h - are possible.
Ferry connections affected
The effects on ferry traffic are not long in coming. The shipping companies have already adjusted their timetables. There are some cancellations for the connections to the East Frisian Islands: The “WattnExpress” to Spiekeroog is canceled up to and including Saturday, and the catamaran departures from Emden and Borkum will also not take place. On Sunday, several departures from Langeoog or Juist could also be affected.
| Iceland | Status of ferry connections |
|---|---|
| Spiekeroog | Canceled until Saturday |
| Borkum | Catamaran rides are canceled on Saturday |
| Juist | Possible changes announced |
| Langeoog | Existing departures on Sunday could be canceled |
| Wangerooge | “Watt Sprinter” is canceled on Saturday |
| Norderney | Possible changes on Sunday |
| Baltrum | No changes known |
Reports of higher water levels in several places on the North Sea also show that the storm is not without consequences. This weekend, water levels of up to two meters above normal tidal flooding are forecast, particularly in Bensersiel, Emden, Wilhelmshaven, Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven and Norderney. Weather.com emphasizes that travelers are asked to inform themselves in advance and to pay close attention to the current weather situation, as changes can always occur.
Storm and rain – the weather chapter of autumn
The current weather is described as the first “autumnal” storm event of the season. Loud ZDF Maximum daytime temperatures of up to 21 degrees can be expected, while at night the wind causes temperatures to drop again. As it stands, the storm will stay put until Monday before retreating. However, mild storm surges, statistically up to ten times per season, are not uncommon and do not usually pose a serious challenge to coastal defense systems.
Overall, it appears that the weather can change quickly and the forecasts give a clear indication that both travelers and locals should be particularly careful in the coming days. While some new shipping companies are already planning more flexible travel options for islanders and tourists, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop.