Storm alarm in NRW: thunderstorms and heavy rain until Tuesday evening!

Storm alarm in NRW: thunderstorms and heavy rain until Tuesday evening!

The weather situation in North Rhine-Westphalia is currently tense. A low pressure area not only brings gray clouds, but also numerous showers and thunderstorms. As the German Weather Service (DWD) reports, there are current warnings for many regions in North Rhine-Westphalia that last until the evening hours. The severe thunderstorm warning in the west and south of the country is valid until 5 p.m., with rainfall amounts of up to 25 liters per square meter expected. In the north and center of North Rhine-Westphalia, all the way up to just before Cologne, the thunderstorms are also approaching, while the east fares a little better, where the warning lasts until 6 p.m.

The districts of Borken, Recklinghausen and Wesel are particularly affected, and an official storm warning for heavy rain and hail has also been issued. However, this warning will be lifted at 2:30 p.m. “The risk of severe weather is localized,” explained meteorologist Verena Leyendecker, making it clear that severe weather events are not to be expected everywhere, but that many areas are still affected. The severe weather center also keeps an overview map for the individual regions, such as the Lower Rhine lowlands, the Bay of Cologne and the Ruhr area, and provides important information on the current danger situation.

A look at the coming days

A little relief is in sight: the weather is expected to calm down on Thursday. Some rain is to be expected, but also rising temperatures, which could reach up to 26 degrees on the Lower Rhine. Friday promises sunshine with highs on the Rhine of up to 29 degrees. Nevertheless, people in the region should keep an eye on the weather forecast, as the risk of thunderstorms could increase again from Saturday.

According to Wetteronline, the severe weather warnings for NRW are very diverse; they not only cover thunderstorms and heavy rain, but also include warnings of storms, hurricanes and slippery conditions. These warnings are divided into different levels, from advance warnings in yellow to acute warnings in red and purple, which are adapted to the respective hazard and thus help to navigate safely through the capricious weather. The information is available around the clock so that the population can always stay up to date. This makes it easier to prepare for possible dangers such as lightning strikes or floods that can accompany such weather conditions.

Overall, it shows that people in North Rhine-Westphalia have to be prepared for a lot in the next few days. The weather warnings from the DWD and the severe weather center are an important help in taking the right precautions. Stay informed and take good care of yourself!

For further details, current information is available calf, unwetterzentrale.de and wetteronline.de.