Warning! Thunderstorms and Northern Lights - An extreme day report from Saxony!

Warning! Thunderstorms and Northern Lights - An extreme day report from Saxony!

Next Sunday, June 15, 2025, a hot, humid day is expected in Saxony, with temperatures ranging between 29 and 33 degrees Celsius. But Saturday's dry and sunny conditions will not continue. Dark clouds will gather in the evening and thundery showers are possible in some areas, with the risk of severe weather. [MDR] also reports that strong thunderstorms are expected the following night, mainly in the eastern parts of the country. In the west of the Free State the sky clears up again, while temperatures drop to 16 to 12 degrees Celsius at night.

But not everything revolves around the weather: last night the northern lights could be admired in Saxony - a fascinating spectacle that was triggered by the mass ejection of charged particles from the sun. A photographer in the Striegistal was able to capture the phenomenon impressively. There is a possibility that the northern lights will be visible again next night, especially in rural regions of Saxony.

Thunderstorm warnings in sight

As befits leaves blowing in the wind, the weather means people have to constantly adapt to new conditions. Current thunderstorm warnings show that there is a risk of heavy rainfall and squalls, especially in Saxony. According to the Severe Weather Center The warnings are divided into advance warnings and acute warnings. Thunderstorm warnings (YELLOW) indicate an increased risk of thunderstorms, while acute warnings are divided into three levels - ORANGE, RED and PURPLE. There is the possibility that lightning and more violent squalls can occur, which is particularly important to take into account for traffic and agriculture.

The role of climate change

Climate change plays a crucial role in the background of extreme weather conditions. The WWF has revealed in a new report that Earth's surface temperatures are rising faster than at any time in the last 2,000 years. As a result, extreme weather events such as heavy rain and extreme heat are increasing. In Germany alone, over 180 deaths were expected as a result of the flood disaster in July 2021. This extreme weather situation may have signaled that we faced new challenges.

The demand to take action against the climate crisis is therefore becoming increasingly urgent: in order to limit global temperatures to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced more quickly. It is also crucial that Germany devotes itself to adapting to increasing climate change.

On Sunday, Saxons can not only enjoy the sun and the possible sighting of the northern lights, but also experience the open garden day in Nossen and the surrounding area, where private gardens can be viewed by amateur gardeners - a welcome change despite the threat of thunderstorms.