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Severe storm warning for Mansfeld-Südharz: Hurricane-like gusts are threatening!
On June 26th, 2025, the DWD warns of severe thunderstorms in Mansfeld-Südharz with gusts of up to 110 km/h and heavy rain.
Severe storm warning for Mansfeld-Südharz: Hurricane-like gusts are threatening!
Today there is a real change in the weather in the Mansfeld-Südharz region. How news.de Reportedly, an official severe weather warning has been issued predicting strong thunderstorms and hurricane-force gusts of up to 110 km/h until this afternoon. The advance warning period extends from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., during which heavy rain of up to 30 liters per square meter in one hour and hail with a diameter of up to 2 cm are expected.
The main danger lies in the strong gusts, which bring with them an increased risk of branches and trees breaking. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued this warning to enable citizens to prepare protective measures in good time. After that, thunderstorms can typically occur very locally, which is why exact location and time information can only be given with official warnings.
Weather developments and warning levels
Moderate rain is initially forecast for today, the temperatures are around a pleasant 24 degrees Celsius with a humidity of 68 percent and a light wind of 14 km/h. However, temperatures will rise as the day progresses, reaching up to 29 degrees at 3 p.m., while thunderstorms will then make their presence felt.
In the overview of the DWD warning levels, which is in dwd.de can be found, the severe weather warning is classified as red. This level indicates very dangerous weather conditions that could potentially cause widespread damage. There is also the possibility of disruptions due to local thunderstorms today.
The saved weather history for the Mansfeld-Südharz district shows an hourly weather development:
| time | Temperature (°C) | Precipitation (%) | Wind (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 23 | 0 | 9 |
| 10:00 | 24 | 20 | 14 |
| 11:00 | 24 | 0 | 17 |
| 12:00 | 24 | 0 | 16 |
| 1:00 p.m | 25 | 0 | 24 |
| 2:00 p.m | 27 | 0 | 28 |
| 3:00 p.m | 29 | 0 | 27 |
| 4:00 p.m | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 5:00 p.m | 25 | 0 | 21 |
| 6:00 p.m | 23 | 74 | 23 |
| 7:00 p.m | 20 | 77 | 21 |
| 8:00 p.m | 19 | 74 | 25 |
Safety instructions for the public
Not only in Mansfeld-Südharz, but nationwide, the population is asked to find out about upcoming storms. This will be done on the platform of Severe Weather Center clearly communicated, which provides constantly updated severe weather warnings and weather advisories. Given the impending dangers, it is advisable to take your own precautions, find out about the current conditions and be careful in any case. Staying outdoors should be avoided and all recommendations from local authorities should be followed to get through the storm safely.