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Storm nightmare: thunderstorms, hail and floods are threatening today!
Thunderstorm warnings apply today, June 26th, 2025, for large parts of Germany. Hurricane-like gusts and heavy rain are threatening.
Storm nightmare: thunderstorms, hail and floods are threatening today!
The mood in Germany today, June 26, 2025, is clouded by thunderstorm warnings and extreme weather conditions. The German Weather Service (DWD) is reporting high-risk storms for many regions, characterized primarily by hurricane-force gusts, hail and possible flooding. Special thunderstorm warnings are expected, especially in the central parts of the country, so citizens should be on their guard. According to wa.de, meteorologists warn of lightning, heavy rain, squalls, and hail that can be up to 3 cm in size.
In the Alps and in the foothills of the Alps, thunderstorms can also be violent, and the main danger is obvious: strong gusts can cause branches to break or entire trees to fall over. The risk of severe weather extends from the center to the eastern half of Germany, and the warnings apply particularly in the east and southeast from the afternoon, as the Tagesschau reports. The expected gusts of wind will reach speeds of up to 110 km/h and can cause devastating damage, while hail sizes in the east can measure up to 4 cm.
Weather developments and outlook
After today's thunderstorm, the weather is expected to calm slightly. But the night is already bringing new rainfall from the west, bringing with it the potential for localized flooding. The forecasts suggest that there could be a pleasant change of sun and clouds on Friday and that temperatures will rise above 30 degrees towards the weekend. However, it could rain again and again in parts of Germany, while the weather in the southwest remains mostly dry, according to the Unwetterzentrale.
The severe weather warnings are categorized into different levels. The highest warning levels include the color red for severe storms and purple for extreme storms. The decision about advance warnings and acute warnings is made by the experienced meteorologists at the severe weather center, who provide up-to-date information and weather warnings around the clock. If you inform yourself in good time, you may be able to prevent greater damage and be better prepared for upcoming storm situations.