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Storm alarm: Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Saxony!
Stendal and the surrounding area will be affected by heavy rain and thunderstorms on July 21st, 2025. Stay informed about the severe weather warnings!
Storm alarm: Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Saxony!
Today, July 21, 2025, the weather situation in several regions of Germany is anything but calm. The German Weather Service (DWD) is sounding the alarm and warning of heavy rain in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The situation is particularly dramatic in the districts of Görlitz and Bautzen. Rainfall of 30 to 40 liters per square meter can be expected here in the afternoon within just six hours, while strong thunderstorms can also bring additional amounts of rain. These circumstances lead to the risk of flooding of streets, underpasses and basements, as well as aquaplaning and even landslides. antennanethueringen.de reports that the situation in these areas can be assessed as extremely critical.
But what is actually going on in the weather kitchen? A cold front from a low pressure complex is moving across Saxony from the west and will bring the first rains and thunderstorms in the morning, which will particularly affect the Ore Mountains to Eastern Saxony. According to reports from lr-online.de Local thunderstorms and heavy rain of up to 30 liters per square meter in one hour are possible in East Saxony in the evening. The weather conditions are not only unpleasant but also quite dangerous.
The weekend in storm mode
The forecast is mixed. The rain is expected to ease in the evening and then move to Poland and Brandenburg by midnight. After a rainy day, however, there is still a risk of a few thundery showers well into the night. Temperatures range between 22 and 28 degrees, although it remains cooler in the mountains. The warnings of flooding cannot be ignored in the Wittenberg district and other areas of Saxony-Anhalt.
Protective measures and safety precautions
The ongoing severe weather situation requires proactive measures in road traffic. The warning about aquaplaning is particularly important; Drivers should drive carefully and at a reduced speed. It is also advisable to pay particular attention to falling branches or falling objects when outdoors, as the dangers of lightning and squalls are high. The latter wind speeds could reach 65 to 85 km/h regionally. weather.com emphasizes that such weather conditions can also lead to renewed showers and thunderstorms at night.
In summary, the situation remains tense and the population is urged to exercise particular caution. Stay up to date and regularly find out about developments in your area.